1. Implementing a Secure Console Server The Cyclades Project Co-Op Summer 2003 by Robert Perriero

2. What is a console server? A console server provides remote access to a console port on a piece of hardware Hardware includes servers, network equipment, UPS Systems, etc. Typically Used For Remote Management or System Logging.

3. Secure Console Server – Dream or Reality? Traditional Console Servers Used Telnet As Their Method Of Communication… Now There’s A Better Way! The Cyclades Console Server uses embedded Linux and runs a lite version of OpenSSH that has been modified to work in conjunction with the serial ports. Although you can use telnet if you wish, this advanced console server has the capability of being very secure.

4. The Cyclades Project Goals Remove Existing Console Server (Polycenter) Implement Cyclades Server with same functionality as Polycenter Have all servers moved over to Cyclades as soon as possible.

5. Description Polycenter is an outdated console management tool. The cyclades will take it’s place while bringing with it added security and functionality. Cyclades will be implemented in parallel with other existing services, including LDAP, and central syslog. FOR MORE INFO... Visit http://csam.montclair.edu/~perrieror/co-op_2003

6. Installation Installed hardware in Datacenter network cabinet

7. Installation Connected all network wires, power cables, and serial cable

8. Installation Registered DHCP as static IP, and set dns name of ‘SysCon.montclair.edu’

9. General Configuration Initial Login to https://syscon.montclair.edu https://syscon.montclair.edu

10. General Configuration Set up general settings

11. General Configuration Configure syslog-ng for logging to central syslog server

12. General Configuration Begin Setup of Serial Ports

13. General Configuration Configure all serial ports for LDAP, SSH, and logging

14. General Configuration Create User Group to Limit LDAP Access to administrators only

15. Implementation Example 1: comanche.montclair.edu

16. Implementation

17. Implementation Example 2:dir-dev.montclair.edu

18. Implementation

19. Time For Live Demonstration It is now time for a live demonstration.