Sunday, February 16, 2014

Set the SharePoint authentication provider for EP

Hi,

This is applicable to change for the version of sharepoints used,
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1.     Ensure that the web.config contains the appropriate configuration information when compared to the web applications settings.
2.     Check the web application settings:
o    Navigate to Central Administration - Application Management - Manage web applications.
o    Select the web application in question
o    Click on the 'Authentication Providers' link from the ribbon
o    Choose the appropriate zone for the web application
o    The dialog box will display the type of membership provider (Windows or Claims-Based Authentication).
o    Record the name of membership provider for the specific zone in the 'Authentication Provider' dialog box.
3.     Locate the web.config file for the web application:
4.     Typically the web.config file is stored at C:\inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\Port_Number
5.     Verify the following section in the web.config file
6.  <configuration>
7.      <system.web>
8.        <authentication mode="" />
9.     </system.web>
</configuration>
10.   If the membership provider name is Windows, then authentication mode should be set to "Windows".
11.   If the membership provider is Claims-based authentication, then the authentication mode should be set to "Forms".


Regards,

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