Site and WebService access

[Maxim]

Hi everybody.

I need to create a simple Database application that should have two
interfaces for the external world: Site and WebService. So users can access
this application through browser or through Win application that consumes
the WebService. Users should be authenticated before accessing the data. In
case of site access the process is as follows: Login, Do something, Logout.
But when it comes to WebServices then I suppose that login/password should
be sent every time the service is accessed. Is this correct?
Also ASP.NET 2.0 provides means for authenticating users on site. Is it
possible to use the same features for WebServices.

Sorry if I'm asking ridiculous questions. I'm new to ASP.NET and
WebServices.

Thanks in advace.

 

[John Timney \(MVP\)]

The quickstart tutorial has a good section on this, and its well explained.

http://samples.gotdotnet.com/quickstart/aspplus/doc/secureservices.aspx

Regards

John Timney (MVP)
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