SECURITY_TYPE (Replication ActiveX)
The SECURITY_TYPE specifies security type values for the DistributorSecurityMode Property (Replication ActiveX), PublisherSecurityMode Property (Replication ActiveX), and SubscriberSecurityMode Property (Replication ActiveX) properties.
Constant
Value
Description
BASIC_AUTHENTICATION
0
Specifies HTTP Basic Authentication for the connection to the Web server during Web synchronization.
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Note:
You must implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) between the Subscriber and the IIS server when you use Web synchronization.
DB_AUTHENTICATION
0
Specifies SQL Server Authentication for the connection.
NT_AUTHENTICATION
1
Specifies Windows Authentication for the connection.
Remarks
When possible, you should use NT_AUTHENTICATION.
BASIC_AUTHENTICATION should be used when connecting to the Web server during Web synchronization. For more information, see "Security Best Practices for Web Synchronization" in Configuring Web Synchronization.
See Also
Reference
Replication ActiveX Control Reference