You can select and configure a different authentication method for user logins based on your requirements. Refer to the table below to decide which authentication method to use:
Authentication requirement | Authentication method to choose |
|---|---|
To use local user accounts (default) | PAM (selected by default). No further configuration is needed in this option. See adding a user if you want to create local PAM users. |
To authenticate against an external LDAP or Active Directory (AD) server | Select and configure LDAP or Active Directory authentication |
To authenticate user information using digital certificates (CAC/PIV) | Select and configure PKI, PKI with LDAP, or PKI with Active Directory authentication |
To authenticate against an external RADIUS or TACACS+ server |