Chapter 15. Configuring a Windows Application

Terms you'll need to understand:

  • Dynamic properties

  • Code-access security

  • Role-based security

  • Permissions

  • Code groups

  • Permission sets

  • WindowsIdentity object

  • WindowsPrincipal object

  • IsInRole method

  • PrincipalPermission class

Techniques you'll need to master:

  • Understand how to use dynamic properties to manage runtime configuration.

  • Know how to use code groups to manage user permissions.

  • Understand the use of the WindowsIdentity and WindowsPrincipal objects.

Many values used within an application must allow for dynamic configuration. An example of this is the need for a data-aware application to provide a mechanism for changing the target database source. Without this flexibility, applications cannot adjust as changes ...

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