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Single sign-on allows you to store and map account credentials. This prevents users from having to sign on again when portal-based applications retrieve information from business applications, such as third-party enterprise resource planning and customer relations management (CRM) systems.
Note To configure single sign-on, you must be a member of the local administrators group on the job server. You must also be a member of the account that you specify as the account for single sign-on. For other important permission requirements and considerations, see Help about specifying settings for single sign-on and application definitions.
By using single sign-on, you can centralize information from multiple back-end applications through a single portal that uses application definitions. By using application definitions, you can minimize and automate the sign-on process to these applications in a more secure environment. In addition, Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 provides an easy interface for developers to create and extend this feature.
To implement single sign-on, you must complete the following tasks: