SECURITY
Fewer name variations with higher security
The option "Fewer name variations with higher security" is the default setting and is recommended for tighter security. This authentication method is less vulnerable to attacks because a single authentication attempt does not produce as many matches, lessening the likelihood that a guessed password matches. It requires users to enter only the following in the name-and-password dialog box in a Web browser or other Internet client:
Domino tries to authenticate users based on the name and password entered. This authentication method can be vulnerable to hackers who guess names and passwords in an attempt to use a legitimate user account to access a server. This option allows users to enter any of the following in the name and password dialog box in a Web browser:
1. From the Domino Administrator, click Configuration, and open the Server document.
2. Click Security.
3. In the Internet Access section, choose one of the following in the Internet Authentication field:
Note The Domino Web Server Application Programming Interface (DSAPI) is a C API tool that lets you write your own extensions to the Domino Web server. These extensions, or filters, let you customize the authentication of Web users. For more information on DSAPI and filters, see the current Lotus C API Toolkit for Domino and Notes, which is available at www.lotus.com/techzone.
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