USE_AUTHENTICATION option for NetBackup servers

The USE_AUTHENTICATION option can be used to audit user information without enabling NetBackup Access Control (NBAC).

Table: USE_AUTHENTICATION information

Usage	Description
Where to use	On NetBackup master servers.
How to use	Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option. For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. Use the following format: USE_AUTHENTICATION = ON \| OFF The option uses the following parameters: ON (Default.) The user is authenticated and is audited. Authentication is achieved without enabling NBAC. OFF The user is not authenticated and is not allowed to perform any operation. Only a root user is allowed to make changes and is audited accordingly. This entry should appear only once in the configuration file.
Equivalent Administration Console property	No equivalent exists in the NetBackup Administration Console host properties.

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup master servers.

How to use

Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option.

For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.

Use the following format:

USE_AUTHENTICATION = ON | OFF

The option uses the following parameters:

ON
(Default.) The user is authenticated and is audited. Authentication is achieved without enabling NBAC.
OFF
The user is not authenticated and is not allowed to perform any operation. Only a root user is allowed to make changes and is audited accordingly.

This entry should appear only once in the configuration file.

Equivalent Administration Console property

No equivalent exists in the NetBackup Administration Console host properties.