Selecting a Security Mode

The Security Mode refers to how the application handles the rules regarding user names and passwords. You have two options:

Windows Authentication (recommended)

You allow the Windows operating system to handle the rules regarding user names and passwords. This option is recommended because password rules can be enforced by Microsoft Windows that are stricter, making your data more secure. For example, the rules can require that passwords have a minimum number of characters, contain both uppercase and lowercase characters, and expire after a certain amount of time. Under Windows Authentication, a unified logon process is enforced. You do not have to enter a password when you start the application (unless you are the Supervisor) because your Windows or network password becomes your password for using the Sage Fixed Assets application.

If you select the Windows Authentication security mode, we recommend the following:

• Each user should become a member of the Domain.
• You should not use a blank password.

Application Authentication

The Sage Fixed Assets application handles the rules regarding your user name and password. These rules are less strict than under Windows Authentication, and a separate logon process is required at application startup.

To select a Security Mode

Do one of the following:

• To change to Windows Authentication security mode, see Switching to Windows Authentication.
• To change to Application Authentication security mode, see Switching to Application Authentication.