Simply determine which database between the two apps is more authoritative to be a sign-on server, then create a web service around it. But run the web service over HTTPS, private network, [insert security considerations here] . Read this project[1] from G for reference.
And for the profile link problem? Just force the User IDs of the authoritative app to phpBB but disable phpBB's self-registration page/module. Finally, use mod_rewrite to redirect the user from phpBB's profile page to the main app's profile page. been there, done that :-) [1] http://code.google.com/apis/accounts/docs/AuthForWebApps.html On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 3:40 PM, Johann Vincent Paul Tagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... > Thanks for the replies. Basically we're building a full-blown site that > has social networking functionalities, among other things. Originally, the > forum was really supposed to be phpBB, but some specs got enhanced and we're > looking at some major integration issues. Imagine attempting single sign-on > or even just shared user authentication info when the two apps are using > different languages and databases. That's why I was looking for a forum > that can authenticate via webservice, because we already that capability on > our app. Then there's also the requirement to link back to the main app to > show a site member's profile when you click on his name/avatar. Still, > dealing with these two integration points look simpler than building a > full-blown forum with all the bells and whistles already available in > popular solutions such as phpBB. _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
