CHAPTER 9

Understanding Authentication

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS FORMS OF AUTHENTICATION
  • CONFIGURE CLASSIC MODE AUTHENTICATION

    Configure Classic Mode Web Applications

    Configure Secure Sockets Layer

    Configure Kerberos

  • CONFIGURE CLAIMS MODE AUTHENTICATION

    Create a Web Application Using Claims Mode Authentication

    Configure Forms-Based Authentication

    Retrieve an Authentication Provider

    Configure SharePoint to Use a Claim

Microsoft introduces new authentication models with the release of SharePoint 2010. While the topics of authorization and authentication fall outside the scope of a PowerShell book, they are important concepts to understand from the administration perspective. In general, authentication (AuthN ...

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