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TACACS+ RADIUS
Can control commands used on the
router on a per-user, or per-group
basis
More memory- and processor-intensive
Cisco proprietary
Cannot control which commands a
user can execute on a router
Less memory- and processor-intensive
Industry standard
Choosing a Security Server
It’s important to take great care when deciding which security pro-
tocol and security servers are suitable for your particular environment.
Although the decision must ultimately be made by the manager, it is
essential to have input from all technical professionals, such as network
engineers, ...