Authentication and Authorization

In this chapter, we describe how to configure and manage authentication methods and securely authorize user sessions ensuring that only verified users can log in and interact with the system, whether they are querying data, administering the server, or integrating external services.

CData Virtuality supports multiple authentication mechanisms to fit various enterprise needs:

• Local authentication using usernames and passwords managed directly within the platform;

• SSO authentication via systems like LDAP, Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory or Azure AD), and Okta, allowing centralized identity management.

In addition, regardless of the type of authentication enabled, user access can be further fine-tuned using data roles and permissions. To learn more, please refer to our documentation on access control.