Difference between revisions of "Primary Authentication Controller"
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| − | The '''Primary Authentication | + | The '''Primary Authentication Controller''' feature allows one instance of [[SmartSimple]] to authenticate users to gain access to a separate instance without having to log in separately (Single Sign-On). |
'''Note:''' this is only relevant to clients that use multiple instances of [[SmartSimple]]. | '''Note:''' this is only relevant to clients that use multiple instances of [[SmartSimple]]. | ||
| − | * The instances can | + | * The instances can reside on the same server, or on separate servers. |
* This access can be granted to all users, or limited to a subset of users. | * This access can be granted to all users, or limited to a subset of users. | ||
==Configuration== | ==Configuration== | ||
| − | ===Target | + | ===Target Instance ([[Authentication Member]])=== |
| − | Before configuring the '''Primary Authentication''' | + | Before configuring the '''Primary Authentication Controller''' instance you must enable '''Authentication Member''' on the target instance and generate the key that will be used by the '''Primary Authentication''' server to gain access. |
* On [[Global Settings]] within the [[Login & Security Settings]] section select the check box to enable the instance as an '''Authentication Member'''. | * On [[Global Settings]] within the [[Login & Security Settings]] section select the check box to enable the instance as an '''Authentication Member'''. | ||
* Save the page and the '''Authentication Member Configurations''' link will appear. | * Save the page and the '''Authentication Member Configurations''' link will appear. | ||
| − | * Within the '''Authentication Member Configurations''' page click New | + | * Within the '''Authentication Member Configurations''' page click New |
| + | * Enter the ''Name'' and ''Description'' as desired. | ||
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Revision as of 16:07, 26 September 2010
The Primary Authentication Controller feature allows one instance of SmartSimple to authenticate users to gain access to a separate instance without having to log in separately (Single Sign-On).
Note: this is only relevant to clients that use multiple instances of SmartSimple.
- The instances can reside on the same server, or on separate servers.
- This access can be granted to all users, or limited to a subset of users.
Configuration
Target Instance (Authentication Member)
Before configuring the Primary Authentication Controller instance you must enable Authentication Member on the target instance and generate the key that will be used by the Primary Authentication server to gain access.
- On Global Settings within the Login & Security Settings section select the check box to enable the instance as an Authentication Member.
- Save the page and the Authentication Member Configurations link will appear.
- Within the Authentication Member Configurations page click New
- Enter the Name and Description as desired.
