Audience

This document is part of the VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Device Services Support (DSr) documentation set, and is intended for use by individuals who have the responsibility of installing and deploying devices and device drivers.

Readers of this document are expected to be familiar with the following topics:

• Windows^® and Linux^® operating systems

• Database architecture and concepts

• Security management

• Internet protocols, including HTTP, TCP/IP, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Telnet

• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and directory services

• Authentication and authorization