The best replacement for windows authentication is sql server authentication.


The best alternatives to windows authentication are rated as following:
★★★★★  sql server authentication
★★★★★  forms authentication
★★★  sql authentication
★★★  active directory
★★★  mixed mode
★★  basic authentication
★★  ntlm
★  claims based authentication
★  kerberos
  sql server authentication 2005
  ldap
  authentication

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Speaking about windows authentication, one probably shouldn't forget about impersonation.

Other search terms related to windows authentication and their ratings are:

★★★★★ impersonation
★★ web api
iis express
wcf
forms authentication
custom role provider
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