What is User Account and Authentication in SAP (BC-CP-CF - Cloud Foundry)?

SAP Term: User Account and Authentication

• Component: BC-CP-CF

• Component Name: Cloud Foundry

• Description: The User Account and Authentication service UAA is the central infrastructure component of the of the environment at SAP Cloud Platform for user authentication. The UAA uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication of the application and database containers. In the context of the OAuth flow, the UAA provides scopes, role templates, and attributes to applications deployed in the runtime.

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• Key Concepts: 
  User Account and Authentication Component (UAA) is a Cloud Foundry component that provides user account and authentication services for applications running on the platform. It is responsible for managing user accounts, authenticating users, and providing access control to applications. UAA also provides an API for managing user accounts and authentication.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use UAA, you must first create a user account. This can be done through the Cloud Foundry command line interface (CLI) or through the Cloud Foundry web console. Once the user account is created, you can then authenticate users using the UAA API. The API provides methods for authenticating users, creating access tokens, and managing user accounts.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a user account, it is important to choose a secure password that is difficult to guess. Additionally, it is recommended to enable two-factor authentication for added security. This will require users to enter a code sent to their mobile device in addition to their username and password when logging in.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on UAA, please refer to the official Cloud Foundry documentation at https://docs.cloudfoundry.org/uaa/index.html. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use UAA with Cloud Foundry applications.