asp.net active directory logging in

Question

hi,

i would like to be able to login on a webpage using a valid active directory username and password.

user name and password are entered in textboxes. if they are correct then i would like to redirect to another page.

how can this be coded.

in a second task

after some code is performed, log in as an administrator using code and unlock the account.

i have heard that this is called impersonation.

how can i perform the above??

i'm using visual web developer 2008 and vb.net

thanks!

Answer 1

You need to look at implementing the ActiveDirectoryMembershipProvider. Here's a good walk through on how to implement it.