What is difference between Windows Authentication and Forms Authentication

Ans) Forms Authentication :

·        It is used for internet and intranet based Authentication.

·        In Forms Authentication user can able to create their own login name and password. It is basically a cookie based authentication system. Which stores the login name and password in database file.

   Windows Authentication :

•         It is default authentication provided by the .net FrameWork.
•         In Windows actual login name and password is used for authentication web pages can make use of the local windows user and Group.