Since this is a preview, note that the details and appearances of certain elements may change between now and the final release.

Web Access 8.1 will offer some new options on the Web Access Configuration Page, including Configuration Page access and more authentication options, all of which will give you more flexibility in how you administer your site.

Configuration Page Access

Previously, the Web Access Configuration Page could only be accessed on the computer where Web Access was installed. In Web Access 8.1, it can be accessed remotely giving specific users the ability to administer Web Access from anywhere with an Internet connection. To do so, the remote user must be added to a specific Windows group or the local administrator’s group on the machine where Web Access is installed, and that group must specifically be allowed access in the Configuration Page Access section of the page.

User Authentication

In 8.1, administrators can explicitly restrict or allow specific Laserfiche or Windows users access to a repository under the Authentication section of the Configuration Page. By restricting an account, you will prevent anyone from using that login to gain access to the repository regardless of whether or not they enter the correct password or not. This also is useful if you only want Web Access configured to be viewable over the Internet for specific users. This setting is configured per repository.

Cookie Authentication

You can also allow users to authenticate to Web Access using authentication tokens generated by the new Laserfiche Authentication Service and stored in the user’s browser cookies. As long as the browser retains the cookie, the user will be automatically logged in when opening a Web Access session from a new browser window. Additionally, you can require users to use a specific type of authentication mode or allow them to select one. Private and public authentication modes control how long the token is active or valid. For example, if you are the only user accessing a machine, you should choose “This is a private computer,” as the token stays valid longer. If you use a public machine, and other people may be logging in, you should choose “This is a public or shared computer,” as the token will expire in a shorter period of time. When the token expires, the next user will not be able to access your information.

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Posted on Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 9:35 am under Support. You can comment on this post.