ASP.NET HttpModules
ASP.NET provides several of its own HttpModules. These modules implement the different authentication types that ASP.NET uses. The Session object is also implemented as an HttpModule. Table 25.2 lists the HttpModules provided with ASP.NET.
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DefaultAuthenticationModule | Ensures that an Authenticationobject is present in the context. |
| FileAuthorizationModule | Verifies that the remote user has NT permissions to access the file requested. |
| FormsAuthenticationModule | Enables ASP.NET applications to use forms authentication. |
| PassportAuthenticationModule | Provides a wrapper around PassportAuthenticationservices. |
| SessionStateModule | Provides the functionality for the Sessionobject. |
| UrlAuthorizationModule ... |
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