14Jul/100
What is Authentication in ASP.NET?
The process of identifying a user through the use of an ID and a password is known as Authentication.
The ASP.Net authentication providers are as follows:
Windows Authentication Provider:
It is in conjunction with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) authentication to secure ASP.NET applications
Forms Authentication Provider
It is an application-specific login form which performs authentication using user code.
Passport Authentication provider:
It is a centralized authentication service provided by Microsoft that offers a single login and core profile service for member sites.
