Authentication for Web Based
Access
Purpose
The Web server capabilities of the SAP NetWeaver technology platform enable you to provide effective solutions to the divergent information requirements posed by the various users. SAP NetWeaver enables you to use a number of options for authenticating Web-based access requests.
Implementation Considerations
The SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java (AS Java) is the underlying technology that the enables the authentication of users. The Web browser acts as a client for the AS Java and sends the user credentials that correspond to the configured authentication mechanisms.
For supported Web browser versions, see the SAP NetWeaver Product Availability Matrix (PAM) available from SAP Service Marketplace at service.sap.com/pam
Features
SAP NetWeaver enables you to configure and use a number of authentication mechanisms with varying degrees of complexity and security. Thereby, you can use can customize the security of your SAP NetWeaver systems to fit your authentication policies and needs.
For information about the available authentication mechanisms, see the following topics:
· Basic Authentication (User ID and Password)
· Kerberos