About authentication types

Authentication types are the methods Sage Estimating uses to validate a user's credentials to use Sage Estimating.

You can assign either of two authentication types to a Sage Estimating user:

• Windows Authentication. Most companies should use this method, particularly in a networked environment.

  You use the Windows Authentication tab to select a network user ID for individual users or groups to add to the list of authorized Estimating users.

• SQL Server Authentication. You can use this method if you need the convenience of a networked system, but you do not have a domain.

  You use the SQL Server Authentication tab to add a SQL Server user ID to the list of authorized Estimating users.

  Note: If you set up Estimating on a domain, do not use SQL authentication.

  Important! You need to create new users for SQL authentication in the Estimating Management Console to ensure that they are set up properly. You will not be able to select existing SQL users in the Add User window.