By default JForum runs as a standalone web application, with its own user registration and login management. Each option below provides a solution to integrate JForum into an application environment where existing user management and security policies are implemented.
You should use SSO if:
If you have a centralised sign-on to facilitate the management of user credentials across multiple platforms and applications, you can configure JForum to delegate the authentication during the login process.
A good example of this would be an intranet where users credentials are stored on an LDAP server or Windows Active Directory.
You can incorporate many JForum features directly into your application, including sign-on and login management. Other examples include displaying most recent posts on your web-site's main pages and accessing users Private Messages.