What type of authentication can ArcGIS Enterprise support?

ArcGIS Enterprise supports both built-in and enterprise authentication methods, making it a versatile choice for organizations that require different types of access management. Built-in authentication is managed directly within ArcGIS, allowing users to create accounts and manage permissions straightforwardly. This is often simpler for smaller deployments or for organizations that want to maintain control over user access within the ArcGIS environment.

On the other hand, enterprise authentication integrates with existing identity management systems such as Active Directory, LDAP, or SAML. This is particularly beneficial for larger organizations that already have a comprehensive authentication strategy across multiple applications. By leveraging enterprise authentication, users can use their existing credentials to access ArcGIS resources, which enhances security and user experience by providing single sign-on capabilities.

The combination of both built-in and enterprise authentication allows organizations to choose the method that best fits their needs, whether they require simplicity and control or integration with existing infrastructure. This flexibility is a significant advantage of ArcGIS Enterprise in accommodating various security policies and administrative practices.