Integrating Oracle Access Manager

This chapter provides instructions for integrating Oracle Access Manager (OAM) in the Oracle GlassFish Server environment via the OAM Security Provider.

This chapter assumes that you are familiar with security features such as authentication, authorization, and certificates. If you are not, see Chapter 1, Administering System Security.

The chapter additionally assumes that you are familiar with Oracle Access Manager features, concepts, and components, and it summarizes the Oracle Access Manager configuration steps that you must perform. See the Oracle Access Manager Installation Guide for detailed instructions on Access Manager tasks.

The following topics are addressed here:

• About OAM Security Provider for Glassfish

• About Oracle Access Manager

• Understanding OAM Security Provider Use Cases

• Configuring the OAM Security Provider

• Determining Which Authentication Method is Used

• Integrating OAM Security Provider with Oracle Access Manager 10g

• Integrating OAM Security Provider with Oracle Access Manager 11g

• Integrating OAM Security Provider with Oracle Access Manager 11g and WebGate

Instructions for accomplishing the tasks specific toGlassFish Server by using the Administration Console are contained in the Administration Console online help.