<p>I want to develop a website in ASP classic that uses HTTP Authentication against a database or password list that is under the control of the script. Ideally, the solution should involve no components or IIS settings as the script should be runnable in a hosted environment.</p>

<p>Any clues/code deeply appreciated.</p>

Hi are you trying to get a list of users from a database or use network based permissions on the HTTP server?
If you are using a database use ODBC and DSN
```
```
Dim DatabaseObject1
Set DatabaseObject1 = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
DatabaseObject1.Open("DSN=DSNname;")
```
```
If you are wanting a password dialogue box (from the server), you will need to alter IIS settings for a good guide to this..
http://www.authenticationtutorial.com/tutorial/