Introduction to Authentication and Authorization with SonarQube Server

Time to complete icon20 minutes to complete

Overview

This course provides an overview of SonarQube Server's authentication and authorization concepts. Understanding these concepts is crucial for protecting code by controlling access, tracking user activity, and securely integrating SonarQube Server with other tools. This course covers the different authentication methods supported by SonarQube Server and how authorization works in the platform.   

Learning objectives

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define the fundamental concepts of SonarQube Server authentication and authorization.  
  • Describe the different authentication methods supported by SonarQube Server.  
  • Explain how authorization works in SonarQube Server.

Key topics

  • Fundamentals of authentication and authorization  
  • Authentication methods supported by SonarQube Server
  • How authorization works in SonarQube Server
  • Resources and best practices 

Target audience

  • Administrator
  • DevOps engineer

Prerequisites

  • None