On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 05:39:45PM -0500, Patricia Goldweic wrote: > Hi, > I've just started using httpClient (version 3.1 at the moment), and I'm not > clear as to the 'bigger' picture of using digest authentication with a > particular get/post method. That is, > I have a simple test case working with basic authentication and the tomcat > MemoryRealm, but would like to understand whether, if I were to switch to > 'digest' authentication in httpclient, > - I would also need to switch tomcat's realm configuration to use the > 'digest' attribute or not? > - I would need to encrypt the paswords in the tomcat-users file? (for > testing purposes, I am just using the Memory realm with the default user > file) > - I would need to configure my web.xml file to use DIGEST authentication or > BASIC authentication?. > I think ideally it would be great if I could see some sample code that uses > digest authentication, and includes the corresponding tomcat realm > definition/web.xml file. > Thanks in advance for any pointers, > -Patricia > > [email protected] >
Hi Patricia HttpClient will automatically pick up Digest over Basic if both are supported by the remote host. There is virtually no difference between Digest and Basic from the HttpClient user perspective. As far as Tomcat configuration concerned you will have a better luck asking those questions on the Tomcat user list. Oleg --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
