(RADIATOR) Using DNS names in <Client> clauses

[Hugh Irvine]

Hello Andrew -

Comments below.


On 13 Mar 2008, at 06:43, Andrew D. Clark wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a few small questions about the behavior of the client  
> clauses when
> using DNS names vs IP addresses.
>

OK

> 1 - is a flat-file containing <Client> read only on startup/restart or
> whenever it changes like users files?
>

The Client clauses defined in the users file are only read at startup.

> 2 - When is DNS resolution performed and how often is it retried?
>

The DNS resolution is performed at startup.

You can use either a ClientListSQL or ClientListLDAP with a  
RefreshPeriod to periodically re-read a list of Client devices.

See sections 5.6 and 5.7 in the Radiator 4.2 reference manual ("doc/ 
ref.pdf").

regards

Hugh


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NB:

Have you read the reference manual ("doc/ref.html")?
Have you searched the mailing list archive (www.open.com.au/archives/ 
radiator)?
Have you had a quick look on Google (www.google.com)?
Have you included a copy of your configuration file (no secrets),
together with a trace 4 debug showing what is happening?
Have you checked the RadiusExpert wiki:
http://www.open.com.au/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

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