> On Mon, 9 Dec 1996, Jason Lixfeld wrote:
>
> > I have been placed in charge of purchasing a Radius Server/Accounting
> > System for an ISP of 20,000+ respective users (anolog/IDSN dialup,
> > Dedicated ISDN/T1). Our system consists of around 40 BSD/OS Terminal
> > Servers. I am looking for a Radius Server that will do the appropriate
> > tasks for all of the aforementioned connection methods. I also need an
> > Accounting system that works in unisen with this Radius Software.
> > Ideally, This accounting system should be in a database format so that we
> > may program a secondary system that can carry out all of the tasks that
> > the above accounting system cannot. I'm a little bit shotty on the
> > terminology and the overall operations of Radius, so if anyone has
> > someplace that they can point me to get some information, I would be
> > greatful. Also, if you happen to know of any current Radius
> > Server/Accounting System packages that are on the market, also please let
> > me know so that I may carry out the appropriate investigation.
> >
> > FYI: I am under the impression that a proper Radius Server should
> > coinside with the hardware one uses. Our Internet Gateway consists of a
> > Cisco 4000 to our T3 to Sprintlink, and out from there. If I am correct
> > in assuming so; Cisco should be my first stop for a Radius Server,
> > correct? If that is the case, if Cisco does not provide an Accounting
> > System with their Radius package, what would be a wise coarse of action to
> > ensure a seamless interaction between Cisco's Radius Server, and an
> > Accounting System that is not manufactured by Cisco aswell?
> >
> > Many thanks in advance...
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jason A. Lixfeld
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