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Accessing Configuration Information
This section provides pointers to information on how to configure the primary configuration tasks in ClearPass Policy Manager. You can access all these configuration tasks via the menu.
To access the Figure 1):
menu, select . The menu opens (seeFigure 1 Policy Manager Policy Manager Configuration Menu

The ClearPass Policy Manager page provides the ability to create templates for services that will allows you to define baseline policies and require specific data when you create services.
For more information, see Configuring Common Services Using Service Templates .

The
page provides options to add, modify, and remove a service. For more information, refer to the following sections:Modifying and Managing Services
Using Templates to Create Services
Configuring Other Policy Manager Services Manually or with Wizards
This page also shows the current list and order of services that ClearPass Policy Manager keeps track of during authentication and authorization.

The
page provides options to configure the following components:Adding and Modifying Authentication Methods
Adding and Configuring Authentication Sources
Modifying Authentication Methods or Sources for an Existing Service

The ClearPass Policy Manager Identity settings. For more information, refer to the following sections:
page provides options on the settings required to configure
The
page provides options to configure posture policies and audit servers. For more information, refer to the following sections:
The
page provides options to configure the Enforcement Profiles globally and to reference in an enforcement policy that is associated with a service.For more information, refer to the following sections:

The NAD Network Access Device. NAD is a device that automatically connects the user to the preferred network, for example, an AP or an Ethernet switch.) that sends network access requests to Policy Manager using the supported RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources. , TACACS+ Terminal Access Controller Access Control System+. TACACS+ provides separate authentication, authorization, and accounting services. It is derived from, but not backward compatible with, TACACS. , or SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. protocol. The NAD Network Access Device. NAD is a device that automatically connects the user to the preferred network, for example, an AP or an Ethernet switch. in this context is usually a mobility controller or a switch.
page provides options to configure the Network Access Device (For more information, refer to the following sections :
Adding and Modifying Device Groups

The
page provides options to configure the following elements:Network scans: See Configuring a Network Scan.
Subnet Subnet is the logical division of an IP network. scans: See Configuring a Subnet Scan.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP is a TCP/IP standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. Configuration: See SNMP Credentials Configuration.
SSH Secure Shell. SSH is a network protocol that provides secure access to a remote device. Configuration: See SSH Credentials Configuration.
WMI Windows Management Instrumentation. WMI consists of a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. Configuration: See WMI Credentials Configuration.

The
page provides options to configure the utility that applies a set of request parameters as input against a given policy component.For more information, refer to Legal Disclaimer: The resource assets in this website may include abbreviated and/or legacy terminology for HPE Aruba Networking products. See www.arubanetworks.com for current and complete HPE Aruba Networking product lines and names..