Authentication Service

The FTL server uses an authentication service to authenticate and authorize client programs, administrative tools, and affiliated servers.

TIBCO FTL provides the following alternatives, or you can implement your own external service.
  • Flat-File Service, Internal A flat-file authentication service within the FTL server. For details, see Using the Internal Flat-File Authentication Service.
  • Flat-File Service, External, Sample The samples directory includes a version of the flat-file service that runs in a container, external to the FTL server.
  • LDAP Service, External, Sample The samples directory includes a containerized JAAS that accesses authentication data from your enterprise LDAP service. For details, see Using the External JAAS Authentication Service.