(RADIATOR) RADIUS - can I use RADIUS to authenticate Web users - refer IAS document

[MURUGAN V V]

Hi,

I am new in the RADIUS world, so If my question is meaning less - 
please forgive me....

When I read one document about IAS (Internet Authentication Server - RADIUS
server by Microsoft)
In the FAQ - it is said like this...

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Question :    Can I use IAS to authenticate Web users?

Answer    :  No. Most Web servers, including all versions of the Microsoft
Internet Information Server, do not use RADIUS to authenticate Web users.
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can any body can give the details about this?

I wonder  why can't I use RADIUS to authenticate Web users.

Please give clarification..

Thanks,
Murugan V V
mailto:muruganvv at nestec.net
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