Connecting to WebHCat
The method that WebHCat clients use to connect to WebHCat is based on the WebHCat Authentication method:
| WebHCat Authentication | Connection Requirements |
|---|---|
| Simple | Clients pass the username as the user.name parameter in
the REST call. No password is required. Example:
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| PAM | Clients enter username and password authentication through a pop-up dialog box in the web browser session. |
| Kerberos with SPNEGO | Clients can use one of the following methods:
NOTE With either method you must also have a Kerberos ticket in the
cache. See Example: Generating a Kerberos Ticket
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