simple explination of forms authentication needed

[fguihen]

i have found tons of tutorials to make simple login pages in asp.net but none outline the process, saying what happens. its usually a jumble of code.

can someone say step by step what hapens, like , whats checked first , the config file or the database ? i just need a simple step 1, step 2....not looking for code or anything. thanks all

[eramgarden]

i think 4guysfromrolla has a good article, but look at this site as well:

 

http://www.15seconds.com/issue/020305.htm

 

I know you need keep userid/pwds either in database or in webconfig. I think if it's in webconfig, it can be encrypted. In database, you need to have a table to hold userids/pwds. Look at Hash encryption. 4guysfromrolla has a good article on it as well.

[fguihen]

the article on from fourGuysFromRolla was exactly what i was looking for. thanks