Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
What is Single Sign-on for Java?
Single Sign-on for Java is a product that provides Integrated Windows Authentication and Active Directory Federated Services to Java SE and Java EE applications .
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What is the difference between Single Sign-on for Java’s Standard Edition, JBoss Edition, WebLogic Edition, and WebSphere Edition?
- Standard Edition is implemented as a Java servlet filter. Standard Edition is the recommended edition regardless of the application server unless integration provided by another edition is required.
- JBoss Edition integrates with JBoss Application Server using Tomcat Valves and JBoss Login Modules.
- WebLogic Edition integrates with WebLogic Application Server using the Security Service Provider Interface (SSPI).
- WebSphere Edition integrates with WebSphere Application Server using IBM’s Trust Association Interceptor (TAI) interface.
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What application servers are supported by Vintela Single Sign-on for Java?
A list of supported application servers and versions can be found here.
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How do I get an evaluation copy of Single Sign-on for Java?
You can download an evaluation copy of Single Sign-on for Java from the Single Sign-on for Java Evaluation Download page. To obtain pricing and licensing details, or find out more about Single Sign-on for Java, email sales@quest.com.
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Does Single Sign-on for Java require any software to be installed on the desktop?
No desktop software is required beyond a compatible Web browser.
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What platforms does Single Sign-on for Java support?
OS platform and architecture support is dependent on the application server.
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Does Single Sign-on for Java run on Unix and Linux?
Yes. Since Single Sign-on for Java is a pure Java implementation, it works with application servers running on a variety of platforms including Windows, z/OS, Unix, and Linux.
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What Web browsers does Single Sign-on for Java support?
Single Sign-on for Java supports Web browsers that are compatible with Kerberos SPNEGO. Compatible browsers or Integrated Windows Authentication. Compatible browsers include Internet Explorer 5 and above; modern Mozilla-based Web browsers (Check to see if your Mozilla browser is compatible here); and various others such as Konqueror and Safari.
Single Sign-on for Java can also provide NTLM authentication, HTML form-based authentication, and HTTP Basic Authentication providing fallback support to virtually all Web browsers.
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What is Microsoft's HTTP Negotiate Authentication?
"HTTP Negotiate" is HTTP with client authentication using the SPNEGO GSS-API mechanism. For more information see RFC 4559
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What is SPNEGO?
Please see SPNEGO and RFC 2478
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Does Single Sign-on for Java support Microsoft Privilege Attribute Certificates (PACs) for access control?
Yes.
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How do I manage access control with Single Sign-on for Java?
Single Sign-on for Java supports authorization of users using Active Directory groups. This allows the individual deploying the solution to specify which groups are allowed to access a given application at deployment time, and then manage membership of this group using Active Directory without redeploying the application.
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I've installed and configured Single Sign-on for Java, but I'm experiencing problems. Where is the troubleshooting information?
The Single Sign-on for Java Deployment Guide includes a Troubleshooting section. Additional support is available at the Single Sign-on for Java community and at Quest’s SupportLink website.
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