java.net.Authenticator class
I have some questions about tje java.net.Authenticator class. I am using Code Sample 6 from:
http://java.sun.com/features/2002/11/hilevel_network.html
1. What is the lifespan of an Authenticator? If an application opens a new url each time a button is clicked:
URL url =new URL(someURLString);
Object content = url.getContent();
.....
Should the authenticator prompt for credentials once or each time a new connection is opened?
2. Normally, if you connect to a resource in a windows network requiring authentication, the o/s may display a prompt like:
http://java.sun.com/features/2002/11/images/fig3.gif
Code Sample 6 uses JOptionPane.showConfirmDialog to create a custom prompt like:
http://java.sun.com/features/2002/11/images/fig7.gif
Does the custom JOptionPane prompt take the place of the o/s prompt? In other words, the only prompt displayed will be the JOptionPane prompt?
3. Does the Authenticator class work with IIS?
