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Single sign-on
Single sign-on (SSO) is a property of access control of multiple related, but independent software systems. With this property a user logs in once and gains access to all systems without being prompted to log in again at each of them. Conversely, single sign-off is the property whereby a single action of signing out terminates access to multiple software systems. As different applications and resources support different authentication mechanisms, single sign-on must internally translate and store credentials for the different mechanisms, from the credential used for initial authentication. Benefits[edit] Benefits of using single sign-on include: Reducing password fatigue from different user name and password combinationsReducing time spent re-entering passwords for the same identityReducing IT costs due to lower number of IT help desk calls about passwordsIncreases security of third party accounts because long and complicated passwords can be set without needing to remember them. Related:  WebStartUp

Multisite Login Multisite Login allows a user to login to all sites in a multisite configuration, even though the multisites do not share domain names. For example: politicker.com politickernj.com politickerny.com etc. NOTE: if you are using several sites on the same domain (ex. politicker.com, nj.politicker.com, ny.politicker.com, etc.), then you do not need this module. The multisite functionality in Drupal core has the ability to share logins for sites like these without additional modules. This module was designed to be an alternative to the singlesignon module but using a technique that does not block search engines from accessing your websites. You must be: Using a multisite installation.Using a separate database for each site (no table prefixing, though the code could be modified to allow for this, patches welcome). See the README.txt file for more information.

Federated identity A federated identity in information technology is the means of linking a person's electronic identity and attributes, stored across multiple distinct identity management systems.[1] Related to federated identity is single sign-on (SSO), in which a user's single authentication ticket, or token, is trusted across multiple IT systems or even organizations. SSO is a subset of federated identity management, as it relates only to authentication and is understood on the level of technical interoperability. Federated identity management[edit] In information technology (IT), federated identity management (FIdM) amounts to having a common set of policies, practices and protocols in place to manage the identity and trust into IT users and devices across organizations.[2] Single sign-on (SSO) systems allow a single user authentication process across multiple IT systems or even organizations. The notion of identity federation is extremely broad, and also evolving. Technologies[edit] Examples[edit]

How to create multi-page Logins | 1Password 3 User Guide Some websites like banks or business admin portals employ multi-page login systems, usually as a security precaution. The theory is that these systems make it more difficult for a malicious hacker to use scripts and other tools to try and break into someone’s account. It is possible for you to still use 1Password with many of these sites, though you will have to create multiple Logins — one for each page of the site’s login process. The best practice we have found for multi-page login systems is to develop some kind of a naming scheme for each one, like “Bank 1,” “Bank 2,” “Bank 3,” etc. Before we get started, click the 1Password button (a key icon) in your browser’s toolbar, select Settings > Logins, and ensure that the “Ask to save new logins” box is checked. How to create your multi-page Logins Step 1: Save the first Login Many multi-page login sites ask for your username on the first page, and occasionally some kind of secret question as well. Step 3: Rinse, repeat

Internet hosting service An Internet hosting service is a service that runs Internet servers, allowing organizations and individuals to serve content to the Internet. There are various levels of service and various kinds of services offered. A common kind of hosting is web hosting. Most hosting providers offer a combination of services; e-mail hosting, for example. DNS hosting service is usually bundled with domain name registration. Types[edit] Full-featured hosting[edit] Full-featured hosting services include: Complex Managed Hosting, applies to both physical dedicated servers and virtual servers, with many companies choosing a hybrid (combination of physical and virtual) hosting solution. Other[edit] Limited or application-specific hosting services include: Bandwidth cost[edit] Patent dispute[edit] References[edit] See also[edit]

Top 15 Most Popular Search Engines Here are the top 15 Best Search Engines based on popularity as derived from our eBizMBA Rank which is a continually updated average of each website's U.S. Traffic Rank from Quantcast and Global Traffic Rank from both Alexa and SimilarWeb."*#*" Denotes an estimate for sites with limited data. 1 | Google1 - eBizMBA Rank | 1,800,000,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors | 1 - Quantcast Rank | 1 - Alexa Rank | 1 - SimilarWeb Rank | Last Updated: June 1, 2023. The Best Search Engines | eBizMBA 2 | Bing33 - eBizMBA Rank | 500,000,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors | 8 - Quantcast Rank | 40 - Alexa Rank | 43 - SimilarWeb Rank | Last Updated: June 1, 2023. The Best Search Engines | eBizMBA 3 | Yahoo! 4 | Baidu54 - eBizMBA Rank | 480,000,000 - Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors | *150* - Quantcast Rank | 4 - Alexa Rank | 9 - SimilarWeb Rank | Last Updated: June 1, 2023.

Software as a service According to a Gartner Group estimate, SaaS sales in 2010 reached $10 billion, and were projected to increase to $12.1bn in 2011, up 20.7% from 2010.[6] Gartner Group estimates that SaaS revenue will be more than double its 2010 numbers by 2015 and reach a projected $21.3bn. Customer relationship management (CRM) continues to be the largest market for SaaS. SaaS revenue within the CRM market was forecast to reach $3.8bn in 2011, up from $3.2bn in 2010.[7] The term "software as a service" (SaaS) is considered to be part of the nomenclature of cloud computing, along with infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), desktop as a service (DaaS), backend as a service (BaaS), and information technology management as a service (ITMaaS). History[edit] Centralized hosting of business applications dates back to the 1960s. The expansion of the Internet during the 1990s brought about a new class of centralized computing, called Application Service Providers (ASP). Pricing[edit]

The 10 Most Useful Search Engines for Beginners, 2013 April, 2014 Most people don't want 290 search engines, especially people who are internet beginners. Most users want a single search engine that delivers three key features: Relevant results (results you are actually interested in) Uncluttered, easy to read interface Helpful options to broaden or tighten a search With this criteria, 10 Reader Favorite Search Engines come to mind. Below is a changing list of user favorites, compiled from reader email suggestions. Submit a Site: you are welcome to suggest a search engine for inclusion in this list. 1. At first, DuckDuckGo.com looks like Google. 2. The Ask/AJ/Ask Jeeves search engine is a longtime name in the World Wide Web. 3. Bing is Microsoft's attempt at unseating Google. 4. Yippy is a Deep Web engine that searches other search engines for you. 5. Webopedia is one of the most useful websites on the World Wide Web. 6. Yahoo! 7. Years ago, Dogpile was the fast and efficient choice before Google. 8. 9. Try Mahalo. 10.

On-premises software On-premises software (sometimes abbreviated as "on-prem" software) is installed and run on computers on the premises (in the building) of the person or organisation using the software, rather than at a remote facility, such as at a server farm or cloud somewhere on the Internet. On-premises software is sometimes referred to as “shrinkwrap” software, and off-premises software is commonly called “software as a service” or “computing in the cloud”. The on-premises approach to deploying and using business software was the most common until around 2005, when software running at a remote location became widely available and adopted.[citation needed] The new, alternative deployment and use model typically uses the Internet to remove the need for the user to install any software on premises and had other accompanying benefits: running software remotely can result in considerable cost savings because of reduced staffing, maintenance, power consumption, and other factors. Software as a service

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