Configuring user authentication

You can configure authentication and authorization for users of the system.

You can create local users who can access the system. These user types are defined based on the administrative privileges that they have on the system. Local users must provide either a password, a Secure Shell (SSH) key, or both. Local users are authenticated through the authentication methods that are configured on the system. If the local user needs access to the management GUI, a password is needed for the user. If the user requires access to the command-line interface (CLI) through SSH, either a password or a valid SSH key file is necessary. Local users must be part of a user group that is defined on the system. User groups define roles that authorize the users within that group to a specific set of operations on the system.

To configure remote authentication with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, select Settings > Security.