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Overview of Components and Add-On Products

Administrative Server

The Administrative Server is the central component of Host Access Management and Security Server that enables you to define terminal emulation sessions, and then configure and manage secure settings for those sessions.

The user interface for the Administrative Server is the Administrative Console, where an administrator can configure and save settings.

Administrative Console

The Administrative Console user interface is introduced in Management and Security Server 12.4 SP1. Use the Administrative Console to:

  • Manage Sessions

  • Manage Packages

  • Assign Access

  • Configure Settings

    • - General Settings
    • - General Security
    • - Logging
    • - Metering
    • - Terminal ID Manager
    • - Automated Sign-on for Mainframe
    • - Replication
    • - Product Activation
    • - Authentication & Authorization
    • - Certificates
    • - Trusted Certificates
    • - Security Proxy
    • - Secure Shell
    • - Credential Store
  • Run Reports

Metering Server

Use the Metering Server to monitor the use of terminal sessions, including the number of connections and total connection time per user. The Metering Server does not require a separate license and can be installed either on the same server as the Administrative Server or on another system.

Before you can meter the use of terminal sessions, you must set up the Metering Server.

See Setting Up Metering.

Configuration Utilities

While the automated installer handles most of the configuration, one or more utilities may be required after you complete the installation and configuration steps.

See Appendix A: Configuration Utilities for more information.

Security Proxy Add-On

The Security Proxy Server acts as a proxy for terminal sessions and provides token-based access control, routing encrypted network traffic to and from user workstations. A separate license is required for the Security Proxy (as an add-on product), which can be installed by an automated installer.

NOTE:The Security Proxy must be the same <major>.<minor>.<upgrade> version as Management and Security Server.

For example, when you upgrade Management and Security Server to version 12.4 sp1 be sure to upgrade the Security Proxy to version 12.4 sp1.

After you install the Security Proxy, refer to Using the Security Proxy Server (in the Administrator Guide) to set certificates and configure secure sessions.

Terminal ID Manager Add-On

The Terminal ID Manager lets you centrally manage and assign terminal and device IDs to emulator sessions. You can pool terminal IDs, track ID usage, and manage inactivity timeout values for specific users, thus conserving terminal ID resources and significantly reducing operating expenses. A separate license is required for the Terminal ID Manager (as an add-on product), which can be installed by an automated installer.

See Setting Up Terminal ID Manager.

Automated Sign-On for Mainframe Add-On

Automated Sign-On for Mainframe enables an administrator to configure a connection to the Digital Certificate Access Server (DCAS) on an IBM z/OS mainframe, and then configure their mainframe sessions to provide users with access to their assigned sessions using a single login, such as a smartcard.

To add Automated Sign-On for Mainframe, you need to install the activation file and configure settings using the Administrative Console. Some configuration is also needed on the mainframe.

See Setting Up Automated Sign-On for Mainframe.

Micro Focus Advanced Authentication Add-On

Advanced Authentication is a Micro Focus product that enables strong multi-factor authentication using a variety of authentication methods. This add-on product provides user authentication to Management and Security Server using Micro Focus Advanced Authentication.

To add Micro Focus Advanced Authentication, you need to install the activation file and configure settings using the Administrative Console.

See Setting Up Micro Focus Advanced Authentication Add-On.