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Provide SSO Support for Non-browser Clients (46779)

Symptom:

SSO was not supported for non-browser clients.

Solution:

HTML Form schemes that collect Basic (username and password) credentials can now be configured to authenticate non-browser HTTP clients. These clients can be in the form of Perl scripts, C++, Java programs that have the ability to communicate using the HTTP protocol. This functionality is enabled through the Administration user interface. When enabled, SiteMinder will attempt to authenticate using Basic credentials only if they are sent with the initial request as part of the Authorization header. If they are absent, SiteMinder redirects to the Forms as normal. If the Basic credentials are present but invalid, SiteMinder returns 401 Unauthorized.