How a User Is Authenticated

The first time a user accesses a runtime component--for example, Process Administrator, WorkSpace, Archive Viewer--the Process Execution Engine authenticates that user as follows:


  1. The Engine compares the security credentials provided in the component interface by the participant with those stored in the the directory service.
  2. If the credentials match, then the Engine authenticates the user. This authentication is valid for the remainder of the session.
  3. The Engine sends the message of authentication to the component.