HTTP Basic

The HTTP Basic authentication module uses basic authentication in the context of HTTP communication. A web browser issues a request for a username and password, and sends the credentials to the web server as part of the authentication request. OpenSSO Enterprise retrieves the username and password and authenticates the user using the LDAP authentication module. In order for HTTP Basic to function correctly, both the LDAP authentication module and the HTTP Basic authentication module must be added to the appropriate realm. Once the user successfully authenticates, the user will be able to authenticate again without being prompted for username and password. For information on the HTTP Basic authentication module attributes, see HTTP Basic in Sun OpenSSO Enterprise 8.0 Administration Reference.