<dns>
Secifies the expected identity of the server. This identity is valid for X509 Certificate authentication mode if the server’s certificate contains a DNS with the same value. It is also valid for Windows authentication mode if the SPN has the same value.
For more information about setting the element value, see Specifying Service Identity.
Schema Hierarchy
Syntax
<dns value = "String" />
Attributes and Elements
The following sections describe attributes, child elements, and parent elements.
Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
value |
The DNS of the certificate. DNS is an industry-standard protocol used to locate computers on an IP-based network. Users can remember display names, such as https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?prd=10929&pver=3.5&plcid=0x409&clcid=0x409&ar=MS&sar=MS or https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=96165&clcid=0x409, easier than number-based addresses, such as 207.46.131.137. |
Child Elements
None.
Parent Elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
Specifies the identity of the service to be authenticated by the client. |
Example
The following configuration code specifies the DNS of an X.509 certificate that is used to authenticate a server.
<identity>
<dns value = "www.cohowinery.com" />
</identity>
See Also
Reference
<identity>
IdentityElement
EndpointAddress
Identity
DnsEndpointIdentity
Other Resources
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Last Published: 2010-01-05