In an enterprise-wide computing environment, a user is likely to access different networking environments during his or her day-to-day routine. A user may begin the day by turning on a Windows 95 workstation, logging on to a Windows NT network, and then accessing an AS/400 database application by means of a terminal emulator to retrieve information. Each system with which the user comes into contact enforces its own security requirements and logon procedures. For example, a Windows NT domain account may require a six-character user name and an eight-character, mixed-case password, whereas a mainframe environment may require a seven-character user name and seven-character alphanumeric password. Frequently, users have to remember several different combinations of user names and passwords to gain access to various resources on the network.
One of SNA Server’s most powerful security features is its ability to integrate the Windows NT domain security environment with your host security system. The Host Security Integration feature is a combination of tools and services that automate the process of synchronizing passwords and logging on to the different systems. Using these tools can ease the administration required to maintain user accounts on your network and your host system.