Parts of the configuration process depend on other parts and must be done in a specific order. These procedures often establish services that are required to use SEAM. Other procedures are not dependent on any order, and can be done when appropriate. The following task map shows a suggested order for a SEAM installation.
Table 9–1 First Steps: SEAM Configuration Order
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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1. Plan for your SEAM installation |
Lets you resolve configuration issues before you start the software configuration process. Planning ahead saves you time and other resources in the long run. | |
2. (Optional) Install NTP |
Configures the Network Time Protocol (NTP) software, or another clock synchronization protocol. In order for SEAM to work properly, the clocks on all systems in the realm must be synchronized. | |
3. Configure the master KDC server |
Configures and builds the master KDC server and database for a realm. | |
4. (Optional) Configure a slave KDC server |
Configures and builds a slave KDC server for a realm. | |
5. (Optional) Increase security on the KDC servers |
Prevents security breaches on the KDC servers. | |
6. (Optional) Configure swappable KDC servers |
Makes the task of swapping the master KDC and a slave KDC easier. |
Once the required steps have been completed, the following procedures can be used when required.
Table 9–2 Next Steps: Additional SEAM Tasks
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
---|---|---|
Configure cross-realm authentication |
Enables communications from one realm to another realm. | |
Configure SEAM clients |
Enables a client to use SEAM services. | |
Configure SEAM NFS server |
Enables a server to share a file system that requires Kerberos authentication. |