I am not sure what would be consider good and simple in your vernacular, but
there are plenty of free (thats right folks, free) books at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/architecture. Look for the patterns and practices
section. Great information on security, infrastructure and architecture for
developers. Does not completely relate directly to .NET windows
authentication, but you will find the topics in there.
Now, as far as windows authentication goes, what you are you trying to
accomplish. A web app or a windows app, or are you just looking for the
basics of NTFS permissions and how they relate to user's logons? Or, do you
want to get into Active Directory?
The answers to these questions will help myself and others lead you in the
right direction, as there is a lot of information out there, both in books
and online.
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Gregory A. Beamer
MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA
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