Authentication means that an entity’s (person, client, or server) identity has been verified to either a server or a client. In contrast, authorization means that an entity has permission to use a resource or file. An entity must be authenticated before it can be authorized to use a resource or file. This book describes authentication and authorization services provided for:
Components and packages
Web clients
Java, C++, and ActiveX clients
TDS and MASP clients
Web applications
Client/application server connections
