Method and apparatus for facilitating single sign-on of an application cluster
First Claim
1. A method for facilitating single sign-on of an application cluster, wherein the application cluster provides a common identity for a plurality of computer applications residing on the same computer system, comprising:
- receiving a logon request at a server from the application cluster, wherein the logon request specifies an account for the server;
authenticating the application cluster to the server;
determining if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account; and
if so, authorizing the application cluster to use the specified account.
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Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates single sign-on of an application cluster, wherein the application cluster includes a plurality of computer applications residing on the same computer system. The system operates by first receiving a logon request at a server from the application cluster, wherein the logon request specifies an account for the server. Next, the system authenticates the application cluster to the server and determines if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account. If so, the system authorizes the application cluster to use the specified account.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for facilitating single sign-on of an application cluster, wherein the application cluster provides a common identity for a plurality of computer applications residing on the same computer system, comprising:
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receiving a logon request at a server from the application cluster, wherein the logon request specifies an account for the server;
authenticating the application cluster to the server;
determining if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account; and
if so, authorizing the application cluster to use the specified account. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform a method for facilitating single sign-on of an application cluster, wherein the application cluster provides a common identity for a plurality of computer applications residing on the same computer system, the method comprising:
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receiving a logon request at a server from the application cluster, wherein the logon request specifies an account for the server;
authenticating the application cluster to the server;
determining if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account; and
if so, authorizing the application cluster to use the specified account. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus for facilitating single sign-on of an application cluster, wherein the application cluster provides a common identity for a plurality of computer applications residing on the same computer system, comprising:
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a receiving mechanism configured to receive a logon request at a server from the application cluster, wherein the logon request specifies an account for the server;
an authenticating mechanism configured to authenticate the application cluster to the server;
a determining mechanism configured to determine if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account; and
an authorizing mechanism configured to authorize the application cluster to use the specified account if the application cluster is authorized to use the specified account. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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