Authentication preferences are missing in 6.5 (NETIQKB71789)

  • 7771789
  • 03-Sep-2009
  • 28-Sep-2009

Environment

Security Manager 6.5

Situation

When looking at a new 6.5 installation and you are used to looking at previous versions of 6.0, you may be unable to locate the preferences to enable authentication.

Resolution

Authentication in 6.5 has changed from previous versions of Security Manager. Version 6.5 requires true PKI, i.e., certificates trusted by the CA listed on the system. For more information, please refer to Apendix B of the Security Manager User Guide.

Cause

Authentication in 6.5 has changed.

Additional Information

Formerly known as NETIQKB71789