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CodaAuth2 Authentication
CodaAuth2 operates as the authentication service within the Coda distributed filesystem, facilitating secure identity verification and access control for networked file sharing. It enables clients and servers to establish trust, supporting seamless collaboration and data access in Coda environments..
CodaAuth2 is an authentication service utilized by the Coda distributed filesystem, an advanced fault-tolerant network filesystem designed for continuous operation despite network or server failures. The protocol allows Coda clients and servers to authenticate each other's identity over the network, thereby enabling secured communication channels necessary for safe file sharing.
Typically running over TCP and UDP port 370, CodaAuth2 exchanges authentication credentials between clients and Coda servers using mechanisms that may include token or password-based identity verification. This step is crucial for enforcing user-based access control policies before clients perform operations such as file retrieval, update, or synchronization.
The service is an integral part of the multi-layered architecture of Coda, which relies on distributed caching and hoarding to maintain data availability. By ensuring proper authentication, the server helps preserve data integrity, prevents unauthorized changes, and maintains stable distributed collaboration.