Platform SDK: Transaction Server

Secured Components

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This chapter shows how to use Microsoft Transaction Server's security features to restrict the use of application features to designated users.

Scenario: Adding Role Checking to the MoveMoney and Account Components

Add role checking to the MoveMoney and Account components to limit the transaction amount for designated users.

Using IsCallerInRole in the MoveMoney and Account Components

Use the IsCallerInRole method in the MoveMoney and Account components to verify that the user running the Bank client is a manager.

Application Design Notes: Using Roles

Learn how roles are useful in building secured components and how security boundaries are determined.


See Also

Programmatic Security