Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
May 13, 2024
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Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) is a Microsoft-developed identity and access management (IAM) system that enables organizations to provide single sign-on (SSO) authentication to their users. AD FS works by federating with an identity provider (IdP), such as Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Google Cloud Identity, to authenticate users and grant them access to authorized resources.
What is AD FS?
AD FS is a server role that runs on Windows Server and provides a web service interface for authentication and authorization. When a user attempts to access a resource that is protected by AD FS, the user is redirected to the AD FS server. The AD FS server then authenticates the user against the IdP and, if successful, issues a security token that can be used to access the resource.
Benefits of AD FS
AD FS offers a number of benefits, including:
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learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
An official reference document from Microsoft providing detailed technical information on AD FS configuration options.
A comprehensive guide for experienced administrators, covering advanced topics such as AD FS deployment in complex environments and federation with third-party identity providers.
An official guide from Microsoft providing guidance on securing AD FS deployments, covering topics such as best practices and threat mitigation.
Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and managing AD FS in various scenarios.
A recipe-based guide for configuring AD FS 2.0 in various scenarios, with a focus on practical solutions.
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