Authentication Protocols
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
Authentication protocols are used to authenticate a user or computer by validating its identity against a trusted identity. Kerberos is one example of an authentication protocol.
Managed Entities
The following is a list of the managed entities that are included in this managed entity:
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Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that verifies both the identity of the user that is requesting authentication as well as the server providing the requested authentication, also known as mutual authentication. The Kerberos authentication mechanism issues tickets for accessing network services. These tickets contain encrypted data, including an encrypted password, that confirms the user's identity to the requested service. |