WAS v8.5 > End-to-end pathsEnd-to-end paths for security
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- Configure LTPA and work with keys
You must configure Lightweight Third Party Authentication (LTPA) when we set up security for the first time. LTPA is the default authentication mechanism for WebSphere Application Server. After we have configured LTPA we can generate LTPA keys manually or automatically.- Customize application login with JAAS
Using JAAS, we can customize the application login.- Create a single sign-on for HTTP requests using SPNEGO Web authentication
Creating single sign-ons for HTTP requests using the Simple and Protected GSS-API Negotiation Mechanism (SPNEGO) web authentication for WAS requires the performance of several distinct, yet related functions that when completed, allow HTTP users to log in and authenticate to the Microsoft domain controller only once at their desktop and to receive automatic authentication from the WAS.- Set up Kerberos as the authentication mechanism for WAS
You must perform steps in this article in order to set up Kerberos as the authentication mechanism for WAS.