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SiteMinder Agent for SharePoint Authentication Methods and SharePoint Authentication Type Options

The SiteMinder Agent for SharePoint provides the following options by which you can configure SiteMinder protection for one or more SharePoint web applications/zones. You also have the option of leaving one or more SharePoint web applications/zones unprotected in which case CA SiteMinder Agent for SharePoint ignores requests to these SharePoint resources.

Windows (Impersonation)

Used to configure SiteMinder protection along with Windows impersonation for users accessing the SharePoint web application/zone. This option is applicable only when user accounts are stored in Active Directory. Many SiteMinder authentication schemes can be used with this option, including Forms, Basic, and the Windows authentication scheme.

Forms (FBA)

Used to configure SiteMinder protection for users accessing the SharePoint web application/zone. This option can be used with any type of SiteMinder user directory, but it is not used when the user accounts are in Active Directory. The Agent for SharePoint configures the SharePoint web application/zone to use ASP.NET Forms Based authentication. Together, with the SiteMinder Membership and role provider, retrieves the user and group information from the user directory. Many SiteMinder authentication schemes can be used with this option, including Forms and Basic.

Note: For more information about restrictions or workarounds involving SiteMinder authentication schemes, see the SiteMinder Agent for SharePoint Release Notes.

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