Setting the Default Logon Domain

Users authenticated with Basic authentication must log on with a valid Windows NT user name and password. The user name usually includes a domain name, in addition to the actual account user name, which identifies a computer or group of computers administered by your Web server as a single entity. For example, a user account called PhilSpencer on the Sales1 domain would log on as Sales1/PhilSpencer. However, you can configure your Web server to assume a default logon domain for all users authenticated with the Basic method, who do not explicitly provide a domain name.

1. In Internet Service Manager, select a Web site, directory, or file, and open its property sheets.
2. Select the appropriate Directory Security or File Security property sheet. Under Anonymous Access and Authentication Control, click Edit.
3. On the Authentication Method dialog box, select the Basic Authentication check box.
4. Click Edit.
5. In the Basic Authentication Domain dialog box, enter a new default logon domain. Click Use Default to use the your Web Server's default domain name.

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