The foundation of AcuLaunch system security is the server access file. The server access file is an encrypted Vision file, named "AcuAccess" by default, and located in the "/etc" directory on UNIX servers and the "\etc" directory on Windows NT or Windows 2000 servers. You may rename the file if you like. The server access file contains one or more access records. These records define which users of which clients are permitted access to AcuLaunch. The server access file is designed to support a wide range of access security, from very open to very restrictive. You choose the level of security best suited to your needs.
Create and maintain the server access file with the access file manager utility. To start this utility, use the acurcl "-access" command. To use the access file manager, you must be logged onto a UNIX server as root or superuser or onto a Windows NT or Windows 2000 server from the Administrator account or from an account that belongs to the Administrators group. Note that AcuLaunch, AcuServer, AcuConnect, and AcuODBC Server have an access command. They all control files that are identical in format, and so can be used interchangeably.
The access file manager is an interactive, menu-driven utility that allows you to:
When the access file manager displays a value inside a pair of square brackets, that value is the default value for the field. When the access file manager starts, you will be prompted for the path and name of the server access file.
To accept the default value, simply press <Return>. In the following example, /etc/AcuAccess is the default value.
Enter the name of the Server Access File Filename [/etc/AcuAccess]:
Refer to section 3.3.4 Modifying the Server Access File for instructions on using the access file manager menu options.