To configure basic authentication

1. Start Internet Information Services (IIS).
2. Prevent anonymous users from accessing the Windows Media Services Administration site by disabling any anonymous access settings.
3. Enable IIS to use basic authentication methods in order to authenticate users that attempt to access the Windows Media Administration site.

Notes

• Basic authentication sends passwords over a network in clear text, so be aware that there is an inherent security risk involved in enabling this authentication method. However, when it is being used in combination with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), the security risk associated with basic authentication is mitigated. It is recommended that you do not enable basic authentication unless you are using SSL with your Web site.
• This procedure requires that you configure IIS security properties. For more information about IIS security properties, see Internet Information Services Help.

Related topics

• Securing the Windows Media Administration site
• Using basic authentication