Microsoft® ASP.NET 2.0 Step By Step

Chapter 10. Logging In

In this chapter:

Web-Based Security

Basic Forms Authentication

ASP.NET Authentication Services

Managing Users

ASP.NET Login Controls

Authorizing Users

Conclusion

Chapter 10 Quick Reference

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

• Manage Web-based security

• Implement Forms Authentication

• Work with Forms Authentication in the raw

• Work with ASP.NET login controls to make writing login pages painless

• Work with ASP.NET role-based authorization

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