Authorization Manager

Applies To: Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

This page lists resources for Authorization Manager in Windows Server 2003. Authorization Manager provides a flexible framework for integrating role-based access control into applications. It enables administrators who use those applications to provide access through assigned user roles that relate to job functions. Authorization Manager applications store authorization policy in the form of authorization stores that are stored in Active Directory or XML files and apply authorization policy at run time.

• Checklist: Before you start using Authorization Manager

  This checklist provides an overview of the steps you should take before you start using Authorization Manager.

• Role-Based Access Control for Multi-tier Applications Using Authorization Manager

  This white paper provides information about how Authorization Manager can be used to provide role-based access control for multi-tier applications.

• Authorization Manager How To...

  Procedures are available for the following Authorization Manager tasks:

  • Start Authorization Manager

  • Set Authorization Manager options

  • Assign an application group to a role

  • Assign a Windows user or group to a role

  • Add an authorization rule

  • Refresh Authorization Manager

  • Reload an authorization store

  • Work with Authorization Stores

  • Work with Applications

  • Work with Role, Task, and Operation Definitions

  • Work with Scopes

• For changes in Authorization Manager from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, see Authorization Manager in Changes in Functionality in Windows Server 2008.

• For more information about Authorization Manager in Windows Server 2008, see Authorization Manager.