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Support for Kerberos as the security authentication mechanism has changed from Version 7.0 to 7.0.0.1

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Question

How has support for Kerberos as the security authentication mechanism changed from Version 7.0 to 7.0.0.1?

Answer

IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0:

The Information Center for WebSphere Application Server V7.0 provides steps on how to configure Kerberos as an authentication mechanism. However, the option to enable Kerberos as an authentication mechanism for security is disabled. This option is disabled on the Security > Global Security panel of the administrative console.

On the same Global Security panel, there is a Kerberos Configuration link. Although you can configure Kerberos, you cannot enable it as an authentication mechanism for security.

WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0.1:

For WebSphere Application Server V7.001, you can enable Kerberos on the server side. Support is provided to enable the rich Java™ client to use the Kerberos token for authentication to the WebSphere Application Server.

However, the thin client and the administrative thin client do not support a Kerberos token for authentication to the Application Server in WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0.1. These thin clients must use BasicAuth/GSSUP for authentication to the Application Server.

Related Information

Release notes for Version 7.0

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Document Information

Modified date:
15 June 2018

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swg21329752

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