Tacacs Server For Windows: Tacacs - Free

: Edit authentication.xml to create local test users or link to AD groups. Verify Setup : Run TACVerify to check for XML syntax errors.

: Uses XML files (e.g., authentication.xml , clients.xml ) to define granular access control. TACACS - FREE TACACS Server for Windows

: Open clients.xml and add the IP addresses of your network devices (routers, switches). : Edit authentication

: Authenticates users using existing AD groups and credentials. TACACS - FREE TACACS Server for Windows

: Use a Linux-based open-source server (like tac_plus ) inside a Virtual Machine or a pre-built GNS3 appliance if you only need it for lab testing.