Using host names for TACACs config rather than IP address

[GRANT3779]

Hi All,

I have a primary and secondary instance of ACS 5.6.

Is there a way to use the actual host names of my ACS devices when configuring TACACs on my routers / switches etc. I want the host names to be saved in the config rather than the ACS IP addresses. This is so I can change the IP easily without then having to go through hundreds of devices if I ever do change them.

I redone the config using hostname, but all the cisco device seems to do is resolve it and then save the IP address in the config.

Thoughts?

[nspasov]

The best thing for that is to use a load balancer. That way you only add the VIP in the NADs config and then you can manage the individual AAA servers directly from the load balancer :)

If you don't have/want a load balancer then you can look at a tool that can push configs to multiple devices like NCM from Solarwinds or Cisco PRIME. 

I hope this helps!

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