1 Introduction

While other security documents in the WebLogic Server documentation set guide users through specific tasks - such as programming WebLogic security, developing a custom security provider, or managing the WebLogic Security Service - this guide is intended for all users of the WebLogic Security Service. Thus, this document is the starting point for understanding the WebLogic Security Service.

Note:

The WebLogic Security Service involves many unique terms. Before reading this manual, familiarize yourself with the terms in Glossary.