Package org.apache.druid.server.security

Interface Escalator

All Known Implementing Classes:
NoopEscalator
public interface Escalator
This interface provides methods needed for escalating internal system requests with priveleged authentication credentials. Each Escalator is associated with a specific authentication scheme, like Authenticators.

  • Method Details

    • createEscalatedClient

      HttpClient createEscalatedClient(HttpClient baseClient)
      Return a client that sends requests with the format/information necessary to authenticate successfully against this Escalator's authentication scheme using the identity of the internal system user.

      This HTTP client is used for internal communications between Druid nodes, such as when a broker communicates with a historical node during query processing.

      Parameters:
      baseClient - Base HTTP client for internal Druid communications
      Returns:
      metamx HttpClient that sends requests with the credentials of the internal system user

    • createEscalatedAuthenticationResult

      AuthenticationResult createEscalatedAuthenticationResult()
      Returns:
      an AuthenticationResult representing the identity of the internal system user.