Logging In To The Sensor; Overview; Supported User Roles - Cisco 4215 - Intrusion Detection Sys Sensor Configuration Manual

Logging In to the Sensor

This chapter explains how to log in to the sensor. It contains the following sections:
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Overview

The number of concurrent CLI sessions is limited based on the platform. IDS-4210, IDS-4215, and
NM-CIDS are limited to three concurrent CLI session. All other platforms allow ten concurrent sessions.

Supported User Roles

You can log in with the following user privileges:
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Overview, page 2-1
Supported User Roles, page 2-1
Logging In to the Appliance, page 2-2
Setting Up a Terminal Server, page 2-3
Logging In to IDSM-2, page 2-4
Logging In to NM-CIDS, page 2-5
Logging In to AIP-SSM, page 2-7
Logging In to the Sensor, page 2-8
Administrator
Operator
Viewer
Service
The service role does not have direct access to the CLI. Service account users are logged directly
into a bash shell. Use this account for support and troubleshooting purposes only. Unauthorized
modifications are not supported and will require the sensor to be reimaged to guarantee proper
operation. You can create only one user with the service role.
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