Login and Authentication

Cobra provides multiple authentication options to support different security and access requirements.

The supported modes are as follows:

• Basic Authentication
• Windows Authentication
• Mixed Authentication

Basic Authentication

This mode uses the user ID and password in the Cobra database.

Windows Authentication

This mode uses the Windows login credentials.

• When the selected data source uses Windows authentication and the Windows Authentication checkbox in the Cobra Login dialog box is selected, Cobra proceeds with Windows authentication without prompting for a username or password.
• When the selected data source uses Windows authentication and the Windows Authentication checkbox in the Cobra Login dialog box is not selected, only SYSADMIN users can log in using Basic Authentication; non-SYSADMIN users are prevented from logging in.
• When the login using Windows Authentication is unsuccessful, Cobra displays a message about incorrect credentials and advises contacting your PPM Administrator if the issue continues. Clicking OK exits Cobra.
• Unsuccessful login attempts may occur for several reasons, including:
  • The Windows login ID is not listed in the user list in the security tool.
  • The domain name is invalid, particularly when the authentication type is set to Windows Domain\User Name format (Domain\User).
  • You are not authorized or assigned to the Cobra license.

Mixed Authentication

This mode allows both the Basic and Windows Authentication modes.

• Non-SYSADMIN users must log in using the user authentication method they are configured for—either Basic or Windows Authentication.
• SYSADMIN users must log in using Basic Authentication.