5.8.9 SAML Authentication
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML-based open standard format that exchanges authentication and authorization data between an identity provider* and a service provider**.
This release supports for Host Access for the Cloud 2.4 or higher.
Configuring Management and Security Server (MSS) to use SAML is a multi-step process.
In general, you must
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Configure MSS as a SAML service provider.
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Download or access the service provider’s metadata from MSS.
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Export the service provider’s metadata into the identity provider.
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Map the identifier source.
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Configure the SAML whitelist.
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Configure LDAP, when used for authorization.
Follow the SAML Configuration steps.
- * identity provider: the server that issues SAML assertions and performs authentication on behalf of the service provider.
- ** service provider: the web server from which you access information or services. MSS acts as the service provider.