Why do you recommend Windows Authentication mode? Can SQL Authentication be used?
Windows Authentication mode is recommended because it is more secure than SQL Authentication. The generic administrative account used for SQL Authentication is widely known, and often easy to exploit. Using Windows Authentication simplifies the installation and configuration of XA Server. We have chosen to document Windows Authentication to make the installation and configuration instructions simpler and easier to follow.
XA Server does support SQL Authentication. If you are using SQL Authentication or SQL clusters in your environment, please contact your HealthCast Project Manager.