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Example of SSPI Login with SmartConnect

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Description

Can you please give an example of how to use SSPI Login with SmartConnect. What data should I write into the b64token?

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Research direction

Start by locating the SSPI Login and SmartConnect entry points in pyvmomi and reviewing how b64token is handled. Document a working SmartConnect SSPI example that explains what data belongs in b64token; the issue is complete when that example and token guidance are available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
authentication
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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