5.12.2 Using the ADFS Server as an Identity Provider for an Access Manager Protected Resource

You can configure the ADFS server to provide authentication for a resource protected by Access Manager.

Figure 5-16 Using an ADFS Server for Access Manager Authentication

  1. A user requests access to a resource protected by Access Gateway.

  2. The resource sends an authentication request to Access Manager Identity Server.

  3. Identity Server is configured to trust an ADFS server and gives the user the option of logging in to the ADFS server.

  4. The user logs in to the ADFS server and is provided a token.

  5. The token is sent to Identity Server.

  6. The token satisfies the authentication requirements of the resource, and the user is allowed to access the resource.

Perform the following tasks to configure this scenario: