SOLR_AUTH_TYPE="basic"

What is SOLR_AUTH_TYPE?

SOLR_AUTH_TYPE is an attribute that specifies the type of authentication used to access SOLR. In this case, "basic" indicates that users must provide a username and password to access SOLR.

Why use SOLR_AUTH_TYPE="basic"?

Using basic authentication provides a simple and effective way to limit access to SOLR. By requiring users to authenticate with a username and password, you can ensure that only authorized users can access SOLR and its resources.

How to set up SOLR_AUTH_TYPE="basic"?

To set up basic authentication in SOLR, you need to do the following:

1. Enable authentication in SOLR by adding the following line to solrconfig.xml:

    <authentication class="org.apache.solr.security.BasicAuthPlugin"/>
   

2. Create a user account by adding the username and password to a file called "security.json". This file should be located in the SOLR_HOME directory and should have the following format:

    {
        "authentication":{
            "blockUnknown":"true",
            "class":"solr.BasicAuthPlugin",
            "credentials":{
                "solr":"SolrRocks"
            }
        }
    }
   

3. Restart SOLR to apply the changes.

How does SOLR_AUTH_TYPE="basic" work?

When a user tries to access SOLR, they will be prompted to enter a username and password. SOLR will then check the user's credentials against the "security.json" file to verify that they are authorized to access SOLR.

If the user's credentials are valid, they will be able to access SOLR and its resources. If their credentials are invalid, they will be denied access and an error message will be displayed.

Conclusion

Using SOLR_AUTH_TYPE="basic" provides a simple and effective way to limit access to SOLR. By requiring users to authenticate with a username and password, you can ensure that only authorized users can access SOLR and its resources. Setting up basic authentication requires a few simple steps, but the added security is well worth the effort.