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With the modular SAF2000 Multi-- Biometric Enterprise Security Suite, Saflink strives to provide interoper-- ability across an authentication environment. It supports authentication of more environments than the other products we tested. We focused on NT, but modules are also available for Computer Associates' Unicenter TNG, Entrust, Microsoft IIS and Novell NetWare.
Out of the box, Saflink offers two modes of installation: a step-by-step model that determines network security needs via a wizard, and a custom installation for experienced administrators. The step-by-step model determines your OS and presents installation options. However, the vendor admits this method is not foolproof and can lead to misconfigurations. A fix will be included in the next product upgrade.
Custom installation is a straightforward selection of components and platforms to be installed with the server. No matter which path you choose, SAFserver (as with BioNetrix) requires Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 or later to be preinstalled.
We installed the SAFserver on a server separate from our primary domain controller. The server can reside...