
Overview
RADIUS
Cloud RADIUS Server using FreeRADIUS and daloRADIUS on Ubuntu 24.04
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support & maintenance.
Cloud FreeRADIUS Server on AWS with daloRADIUS GUI. FreeRADIUS is a high performance and highly configurable multi-protocol policy server, supporting RADIUS, TACACS+ and VMPS. FreeRADIUS allows authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) for a network to be centralized, and minimizes the number of changes that have to be done when adding or deleting new users to a network.
FreeRADIUS can authenticate users on systems such as 802.1x (WiFi), dialup, PPPoE, VPNs, VoIP, and many others. It runs on a back-end database MariaDB/MySQL on EC2 Ubuntu instance. It supports RADIUS Active Directory authentication, AWS Directory Service authentication, and LDAP integration.
FreeRADIUS Server Features
- Complete RFC Compliance: Full support for RFC 2865 and RFC 2866 attributes
- EAP Support: EAP-MD5, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, and Cisco LEAP EAP sub-types
- Vendor Specific Attributes: Support for almost one hundred vendors, including BinTec, Foundry, Cisco, Juniper, Lucent/Ascend, HP ProCurve, Microsoft, USR/3Com, Acc/Newbridge and more
- Flexible Configuration: Wide range of methods to select user configurations based on any type of criteria or attribute
- High Performance: Designed to be secure and one of the fastest and most scalable RADIUS products available
- Universal Authentication: Authenticate users via simple methods (PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAPv2, SIP Digest) and all common EAP types. All client operating systems are supported
- Policy Support: Both pre-authentication and post-authentication policies are supported
- IP Pool Management: IP addresses can be allocated through IP Pools
- Comprehensive Accounting: All common accounting methods are supported
- RADIUS Proxying: Any RADIUS request can be proxied
- Virtual Servers: Supports multiple virtual server instances
- VLAN Assignment: VLAN assignment via the VMPS protocol
- Directory Integration: Supports RADIUS Active Directory authentication, AWS Directory Service authentication, and LDAP
- Universal Client Support: All known RADIUS clients are supported
- AWS Integration: Native support for AWS services including RDS, Directory Service, and CloudWatch logging
- Auto Scaling: Compatible with AWS Auto Scaling groups for high availability
- VPC Security: Integrates with AWS VPC security groups and NACLs for enhanced security
daloRADIUS Features
- RADIUS User Management: Comprehensive user administration interface
- Advanced Reporting: Detailed analytics and reporting capabilities
- Accounting and Visual Graphs: Real-time accounting data with visual representation
- User Activity Reporting: Track and monitor RADIUS user activities
- Hotspot Management: Manage wireless hotspots and captive portals
- ISP Deployment Support: Designed for Internet Service Provider environments
- Billing Engine: Integrated billing and payment processing
- Geographic Integration: GoogleMaps integration for geo-locating users
- AWS CloudWatch Integration: Monitor RADIUS server performance and metrics
- Multi-Region Support: Deploy across multiple AWS regions for redundancy
AWS Deployment Benefits
Running FreeRADIUS on AWS provides enterprise-grade RADIUS authentication with the scalability and reliability of AWS infrastructure. Deploy across multiple availability zones for high availability, integrate with AWS Directory Service for seamless authentication, and leverage AWS monitoring and logging services for comprehensive visibility.
Disclaimer: FreeRADIUS and daloRADIUS are licensed under GNU General Public License v2.0. No warranty of any kind, express or implied, is included with this software. Use at your risk, responsibility for damages (if any) to anyone resulting from the use of this software rest entirely with the user. The author is not responsible for any damage that its use could cause.
Highlights
- FreeRADIUS can authenticate users on systems such as 802.1x (WiFi), dialup, PPPoE, VPNs, VoIP, and many others. It runs on a back-end database MariaDB/MySQL. It supports RADIUS Active Directory authentication, Azure AD authentication and LDAP integration.
- Perform centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for wireless, authenticating switches, remote access dial-up or virtual private network (VPN) connections.
- Authenticate wireless users and control access to your wireless APs based on user, IP, device, AD groups and more
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Latest OS updates available, simply run 'sudo apt-get update' to install latest OS package updates.
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First step is to login via SSH using your SSH Keys. Instructions on this can be found on : https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstancesLinux.html
Once logged into freeRADIUS you will need to perform the following steps:
1.) Setup and Configure MariaDB Database for FreeRADIUS 2.) Setup and Configure daloRADIUS 3.) Setup your RADIUS Users
For complete setup instructions, Scroll down to 'Getting Started' on the following Url: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/setup-cloud-freeradius-server-on-azure-aws-gcp/
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Centralized access control has strengthened zero trust security and simplifies role-based audits
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case we have for Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS is centralized authentication across cloud services. It allows us to enforce secure, role-based access to resources in the cloud, whether that is for employees, services, or even IoT devices. It integrates with our identity provider, making cloud resource access both seamless and secure, especially in multi-cloud environments.
One scenario occurred when we had to enforce secure Wi-Fi and VPN access across multiple cloud environments using Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS . By integrating Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS with our identity provider, we ensured only authorized users based on their roles could access administrative cloud dashboards and secure apps. This cut down unauthorized access attempts significantly and made audits straightforward since access was always tied to well-defined policies.
Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS proved invaluable when we implemented Zero Trust networking. We used it to enforce device authentication, ensuring that not only the user, but also the device met security posture requirements before accessing sensitive cloud resources. That made onboarding remote teams smoother and bolstered compliance across our distributed infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
One standout feature of Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS is its integration with existing identity providers, so we can centralize cloud access control easily. Another key capability is role-based access management, letting us tailor access rules for different cloud resources. It is also strong on security, supporting multi-factor authentication and encryption. Additionally, it is highly scalable, making it effective whether we are a small team or a large enterprise.
Role-based access management has been the most valuable feature of Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS for our team. With a complex cloud environment, having fine-grained control over who can access which resources, whether developers, administrators, or services, has been key. It has boosted security, simplified audits, and helped us scale access policies as the team grew.
Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS has had a significant impact on security and efficiency in our organization. By centralizing authentication, we have drastically reduced access misconfigurations. Teams onboard faster with role-based access, so productivity is up. Audits are smoother, and we have strengthened compliance. Overall, it has helped us scale securely without adding complexity.
What needs improvement?
One improvement I would love to see in Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS is an even more user-friendly interface for defining complex policies, especially for larger teams. Sometimes managing nested roles or exceptions could be more intuitive. Additionally, streamlined out-of-the-box integrations with more cloud providers could reduce setup time further. Overall, it is solid, with just some tweaks needed for even smoother scaling.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS in cloud infrastructure setups for several years. It has typically been part of the broader identity and access management solutions we have deployed, ensuring secure authentication, especially for cloud-based environments. I have had extensive experience integrating and managing it in real-world scenarios.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS really stands out in growing environments. As our cloud footprint expanded, it adapted seamlessly, avoiding re-architectures. That flexibility made it easy to stay agile, even as we onboarded new cloud services or regions.
Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS scales very well. As our team grew, we could easily manage more users and cloud resources without reworking the architecture. Its role-based access model and integration with identity providers allow it to expand to more environments, whether that means more cloud accounts, regions, or applications. It is designed to scale with both our infrastructure and our workforce.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support for Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS has been responsive and knowledgeable. Whenever we had integration questions or needed help with advanced policies, they were quick to assist. They also provided good documentation up front, so overall we have had a smooth experience when support was needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously relied on a mix of local directory services and custom scripts to manage cloud access before switching to Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS. We switched because as we scaled, those solutions became cumbersome and prone to error. Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS offered a centralized, standardized approach, reducing manual overhead and improving security and efficiency as we moved toward a hybrid cloud model.
What was our ROI?
We have definitely seen ROI with Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS. We reduced onboarding time for cloud access by around thirty percent, which translated into several hours saved per employee. We also cut down on access-related security incidents by roughly forty percent, reducing potential breach costs. We did not have to expand our IAM team because the centralized policies made management efficient. Both time and risk reduction made it worthwhile.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS was fair for the value. We had a licensing model based on the number of users, which scaled with our growth. The setup cost mostly involved the time spent integrating with our identity provider and fine-tuning policies. Overall, it was straightforward, and the ongoing costs were predictable, which helped budgeting.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated a few options before choosing Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS. We looked at using Azure AD 's native capabilities for everything, as well as some cloud-based identity as a service solutions like Okta. Ultimately, Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS offered the flexibility we needed for our hybrid environment and tighter integration with our existing infrastructure.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend ensuring you have a clear picture of your access roles and policies up front when considering Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS. It is powerful, but the smoother your existing identity structure, the quicker the setup. Also, pilot it with a smaller group to fine-tune your policies, and do not hesitate to lean on their support. They can help you optimize it from day one. Once it is in place, it pays off quickly.
Cloud Infrastructure Services Cloud RADIUS is a great solution if you want to unify cloud access securely across environments. Plan your policies well and make use of their support if needed. Beyond that, it is a solid tool that in my experience made cloud access much smoother and more secure. I would rate this product an eight out of ten.