Dell PowerConnect 8100 CLI Reference Guide - Page 251

Syntax authorization {commands|exec } [default|list_name] no authorization {commands|exec } Parameter Description Parameter commands exec default list_name Description Perform authorization for each command entered by the user. Perform EXEC authorization for the user (authorization required to enter privileged EXEC mode). The default list of methods for command authorization (cmdAuthList). Character string used to name the list of authorization methods. The list name can consist of any printable character. Use quotes around the list name if embedded blanks are contained in the list name. Default Configuration Authorization is not enabled on any line method by default. Command Mode Line console, line telnet, line SSH User Guidelines When command authorization is configured for a line-mode, the switch sends information about the entered command to the method specified in the command list. The authorization method validates the received command and responds with either a PASS or FAIL response. If approved, the command is executed. Otherwise, the command is denied and an error message is shown to the user. If contact with the authorization method fails, then the next method in the list is attempted. Examples Use the following command to enable TACACS command authorization for telnet. AAA Commands 251