Installation Process

When the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services is installed, the SAML v2 package is integrated into either the existing Access Manager or Federation Manager web archive (WAR). This modified WAR is then redeployed to add SAML v2 functionality to the existing application. Following is an overview of the process to install the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services.

1. Install Sun Java System Access Manager 7 2005Q4 or Sun Java System Federation Manager 7 2005Q4 into one of the supported web containers.

   For more information, see Supported Server Products and Supported Web Containers.

2. Download and unpack the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services bits.

   See the Sun Java System SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services Release Notes for the download URL.

3. Create an installation configuration properties file based on the included saml2silent template.

   For more information, see Creating an Installation Configuration Properties File.

4. Run saml2setup to install the plug-in packages and create a new Access Manager or Federation Manager WAR.

   For more information, see Installing the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services.

5. Deploy the modified WAR to your web container and restart it.

   For more information, see Appendix A, Deploying the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services Generated WAR.

6. Make any postinstallation modifications to your instance of Access Manager or Federation Manager.

   For more information, see Postinstallation.

After completing the installation, see Chapter 3, Administration and Chapter 4, Configuring Specialized Interactions for instructions on how to use the SAML v2 Plug-in for Federation Services for SAML v2 interactions.