Server Account authentication

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MP

Does anyone can explain to me in which situations should we use Windows
authentication or Forms authentication when creating a server account?

Thanks in advance
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

MP --

Use Windows authentication for each resource that works for your company and
has a Windows user account on your network. You might use Forms
authentication for contractors or clients who do not have Windows user
accounts on your network. Be aware, however, that using Forms
authentication results in a reduced feature set in the Project Workspace for
each project. Hope this helps.
 
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James Fraser

Does anyone can explain to me in which situations should we use Windows
authentication or Forms authentication when creating a server account?

Thanks in advance
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Generally you would use Windows authentication. If you have a business
need to grant users without Active Directory accounts access to your
Project Server, then use Forms Authentication.

Forms authentication takes additional configuration beyond the usual
Project Server setup and config.

In other words, if you aren't sure, use Windows Authentication.


James Fraser
 
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Dave

Hello Dale,

I was just wondering what features would not be be available to a user
loging using Forms authentication.

Thanks
Dave
 
D

Dale Howard [MVP]

Dave --

It is a reduced feature set in the Project Workspace. You may want to
experiment with this before you opt to use Forms Authentication for any of
your users. Hope this helps.
 
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