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How to use Two-Factor Authentication in Backup Exec RAC (Remote Administration Console)

Two-Factor Authentication  

Backup Exec (introduced with BE 21) offers the ability to configure 2FA for use with the RAC (Remote Administration Console). The RAC lets you manage your Backup Exec server from your workstation. Backup Exec supports SSO, PKI proxy-based authentication (for smart card users) and pure Kerberos environments. 
Administrator rights are required on the Backup Exec server for the authenticating user. 
 

1. Configuring Backup Exec to use SSO and PKI proxy-based authentication:  

a. When installing the RAC on your workstation, check the box for “Use the logged-on user’s credentials as default authentication (also applicable for Multi-Factor Authenticated users).”  

b. You can also configure this feature after RAC (Remote Administration Console) is installed by selecting “Connect with the current user’s credentials (also applicable for smart card users)” on the RAC login screen: