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The sections “Using HTTPS Communication” and “Using HTTP Communication” on this page explain the Forms Authentication and Windows Authentication IIS Configuration and SSL certificate fields supported in the Service and Website Settings window.
Using HTTPS Communication
Only servers configured with HTTPS and an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority can enable the newly introduced two-factor authentication feature, offering users additional security benefits. Due to security restrictions, servers configured with HTTP or self-signed certificates will have this option disabled to maintain system integrity and protect user security.
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Configuring HTTPS and Windows Authentication in IIS with an SSL certificate:
Windows authentication is often used in intranet environments where the web server and users' computers are part of the exact Windows Active Directory Domain or workgroup.Select the Communication type option “HTTPS (Recommended).”
The default port number, 2026, should be selected.
Select the “Use Windows Authentication” option in IIS Configuration.
Choose your SSL certificate, or if you do not have one, select the “Identiv Velocity Web Services” self-signed certificate from the SSL certificate drop-down menu.
Click Next. The VWSC installation is now complete, as shown in step 3.
Using HTTP Communication
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Note that HTTP communication has been deprecated as of the 3.8.6 release and will no longer be supported from version 3.9 onwards. Please switch to HTTPS for more secure communication. |
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