Returns an instance of the System.Net.Authorization class in respose to an authentication challenge from a server.
- challenge
- The authentication challenge sent by the server.
- request
- The System.Net.WebRequest instance associated with the challenge.
- credentials
- The credentials associated with the challenge.
An System.Net.Authorization instance containing the authorization message for the request, or null if the challenge cannot be handled.
The IAuthenticationModule.Authenticate(string, WebRequest, ICredentials) method conducts the authentication process with the server and returns an System.Net.Authorization instance to the System.Net.AuthenticationManager.