Authentication Options for EMS Master Calendar

The following authentication options are available for EMS Master Calendar:

Authentication is controlled by three factors. They all must be configured correctly for the authentication to work:

Login Credentials – Location where external LDAP/Windows/Portal credentials need to be entered in our software for each user.
Enabled by – A parameter or checkbox that needs to be enabled for the authentication to work.
Configuration Page – Where configuration and options are set for the authentication.

Integrated Windows Authentication

Login Credentials – External Reference in MC user account settings, Admin Panel > Admin > Security > Users.
Enabled by – Within IIS on the Master Calendar site, "Authentication" options, Windows Authentication.
Configuration Page – None.

Use MC LDAP in two ways:
- Log into an MC user account with LDAP credentials: External Reference in MC user account settings, Admin Panel > Admin > Security > Users.
- Assign an LDAP group to an MC template, user logs in with LDAP credentials and does not need an MC user account: Admin Panel > Admin > Security > User Templates, LDAP tab inside template.
Enabled by – mastercalendar/ldapconfiguration.aspx page, "Authenticate users via LDAP?" check box (Need to be logged in as an administrator and have Integrated Authentication in license).
Configuration Page – mastercalendar/ldapconfiguration.aspx page, there are multiple tabs.

Login Credentials – External Reference in MC user account settings, Admin Panel > Admin > Security > Users.
Enabled by – Always enabled, Admin Panel > Admin > Site Administration > Default Settings. Select an entry from the "Portal Authentication Method" parameter field.
Configuration Page – There are multiple different setup items in the Default Settings page under the "Portal Authentication" area.