What is the difference between Classic mode authentication and Claims-based authentication?

As the name implies, classic authentication supports NT authentication types like Kerberos, NTLM, Basic, Digest, and anonymous. Claims based authentication uses claims identities against a against a trusted identity provider.Classic is more commonly seen in upgraded 2007 environments whereas claims are the recommended path for new deployments in SharePoint 2010.

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