Define a Pool of Servers

Unlike the master-backup deployment, where the AAA Servers manage their own data replication, you must configure data replication at the database server level for a pooled deployment. For further information on AAA Server deployment, see Server Deployment Scenarios.

You should not try to convert an existing master-backup AAA deployment into a pool of servers. If you wish to do this, contact HID Global customer support for professional assistance.

  1. In the tree in the left pane of the Administration Console, expand the Servers node and then select the server for which you want to define one or more backups.

  2. Click Pool.

  3. Click Add.

    An IP address field appears in the window, and the options activate.

  4. Enter the IP address for the server to be used as a backup.

  5. Click LDAP... to configure the backup server’s LDAP settings.

  6. To use LDAP settings that are different from those of the configured server, clear Use Default Settings and modify the settings as required:

    • LDAP Server - IP address or DNS name of LDAP directory.
    • LDAP Port - Port used by the LDAP directory.
    • Login DN - Credentials used to bind to the directory.
    • Login Password - Password for the Login DN account.
      Note: The maximum password length is 24 characters.

    All other data, such as secrets and ports are the same as the configured server.

  7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to create a pool of backup servers.

    8. Note: Up to eight identical servers can be configured in the pool.
  1. Click Test to verify the backup server connection or Test All to verify all the specified backup servers.

  2. Click OK.

    When the server is flagged as part of a backup server pool, the Replication option is disabled. When the server is flagged as a single backup server, the Pool option is disabled.