This chapter describes how to set up security adapter authentication for Siebel applications. It includes the following topics:

• About User Authentication
• Comparison of Authentication Strategies
• About Siebel Security Adapters
• Configuring Database Authentication
• About LDAP/ADSI Security Adapter Authentication
• Installing LDAP Client Software
• Implementing LDAP/ADSI Security Adapter Authentication
• Using the LDAP/ADSI Configuration Utility
• Setting Up Security Adapter Authentication: A Scenario
• Configuring Password Hashing
• Security Adapter Deployment Options
• Security Adapters and Siebel Dedicated Web Client
• Authentication for Mobile Web Client Synchronization