Note that you'll still need to a mapped Windows account either on the local machine or Active Directory. But as Josh points out, it is possible (just not enabled by default).
-- Luke
On 11/04/2013, at 2:31 PM, Josh Howlett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Stefan,
>
> Yes, that's been implemented in our Windows s/w, although not tested
> beyond the proof-of-concept stage. We would certainly welcome further
> testing effort if you're able to contribute that.
>
> Josh.
>
> On 11/04/2013 13:12, "Stefan Paetow" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> While the Moonshot system at the moment is *nix-based, I was wondering
>> whether anyone has looked at the ability to log in using a federated ID
>> through the Windows login dialog (i.e. the Ctrl+Alt+Del dialog)?
>>
>> In my first few weeks at Diamond Išve been researching the authentication
>> models for Unix/Mac/Windows and am happy to share.
>>
>>
>> With Regards
>>
>> Stefan Paetow
>> Software Engineer
>> +44 1235 778812
>> Diamond Light Source Ltd.
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>>
>>
>>
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