Authentication Options for EMS Master Calendar

The following authentication options are available for EMS Master Calendar:

  • Integrated Windows Authentication

  • LDAP

  • Portal

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

  1. Login Credentials – Location where external LDAP/Windows/Portal credentials need to be entered in our software for each user.

  2. Enabled by – A parameter or checkbox that needs to be enabled for the authentication to work.

  3. 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.

LDAP

  • 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.

Portal

  • 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.