Trusted Connections - can someone quickly explain?

From: Nick P (nick_pope@hotmail.com)
Date: 10/16/02 

From: nick_pope@hotmail.com (Nick P)
Date: 16 Oct 2002 08:37:12 -0700

Can someone explain in brief terms what a trusted connection is and
how they are set up?

I have been trying to sort out a problem where trusted connections are
used, but do not fully understand them and don't seem to be able to
find a brief summary about the basics.

Thank you in advance.

Nick