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Location: Settings link in ''Administration > Users > [[Authentication]]'' | Location: Settings link in ''Administration > Users > [[Authentication]]'' | ||
With PAM you can use the same user database for different applications log ins (SSO - Single Sign On). PAM also supports different authentication processes as required. | |||
This method uses PAM to access the native usernames on this server. You have to install PAM Authentication Module in order to use this module. | This method uses PAM to access the native usernames on this server. You have to install PAM Authentication Module in order to use this module. | ||
Revision as of 17:16, 22 September 2009
Location: Settings link in Administration > Users > Authentication
With PAM you can use the same user database for different applications log ins (SSO - Single Sign On). PAM also supports different authentication processes as required.
This method uses PAM to access the native usernames on this server. You have to install PAM Authentication Module in order to use this module.
