> # Switch AAA Functionalities

> Using the CLI or DCNM for SAN (DCNM-SAN), or an SNMP application, you can configure AAA switch functionalities on any switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.

> This section includes the following topics:

> - Authentication
> - Authorization
> - Accounting
> - Remote AAA Services
> - Remote Authentication Guidelines
> - Server Groups
> - Authentication and Authorization Process

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