SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java relies on the user management engine (UME) service to protect applications. When a user attempts to access a protected application, this service enables the AS Java to do the following:
Identify the user
Determine whether a user has the required authorizations
When Should You Use Protecting Applications?
When you want to protect your applications from unauthorized use by forcing users to authenticate and determine whether they have appropriate authorizations. Only applications that are for anonymous users do not need protection.
What Restrictions Apply to Protecting Applications?
Prerequisites
Systems, applications, products, and authorizations |
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Knowledge |
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More Information
This section includes the following:
Getting Started
Provides steps for how you can protect most applications.
Concepts
Conceptual information to help you decide which procedures to use to match your approach to authentication and authorization.
Tasks
Procedures for protecting your applications.
References