ApplicationXtender - Rest Services - Use Windows Authentication

Applies to
ApplicationXtender Image Capture 8.1
ApplicationXtender Web Access.NET 8.1

 

Summary
When using Windows Authentication and auto-login in ApplicationXtender, also change to Windows Authentication in ReST site.


Cause
By default, ReST uses anonymous authentication as noted in the web.config for AppXtender ReST site.
When using ReST site such as with Image Capture 8.1, auto login does not work as it does in other AppXtender programs.


Resolution
Modify the web.config file of the ReST site
Comment the line <authentication mode="None" />
Uncomment the <!--<authentication mode="Windows"/>-->
Enable both Anonymous Authentication and Windows Authentication for ReST site in IIS
Restart the ReST site



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