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PI Web API Authentication: Mastering Kerberos and Basic Fallback

Learn advanced strategies for configuring PI Web API to seamlessly support both Kerberos (domain) and Basic (mobile/remote) authentication, addressing common fallback challenges for hybrid clients.

Nadia Kowalczyk

9 min read

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#AF SDK
#PI Web API
#JavaScript
#Authentication
#Kerberos
#Security
#OpenID Connect
#Mobile Access
#Basic Authentication
#ASP.NET MVC

About Nadia Kowalczyk

Expert in PI System implementation, industrial automation, and data management. Passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their process data through innovative solutions and best practices.

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