A WebGate is a web-server plug-in for Oracle Access Manager (OAM) that intercepts HTTP requests and forwards them to the Access Server for authentication and authorization.
For information about the typical workflow in an environment with a WebGate and OAM, see "About SSO Log In Processing with OAM Agents" in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide for Oracle Access Manager with Oracle Security Token Service.
Table 1-1 lists the web-servers for which this document describes the procedure for installing and configuring WebGates for Oracle Access Manager (OAM) 11.1.1.7.0.
Table 1-1 WebGate Installation and Configuration Topic Roadmap
| WebGate for Web Server | WebGate Installation and Configuration Procedure |
|---|---|
|
Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.7.0 |
Installing and Configuring Oracle HTTP Server 11g WebGate for OAM |
|
Oracle Traffic Director 11.1.1.7.0 |
Installing and Configuring Oracle Traffic Director 11g WebGate for OAM |
|
Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.9 |
Installing and Configuring Oracle iPlanet 11g WebGate for OAM |
Overview of the WebGate Installation Workflow
Installing a WebGate for Oracle Access Manager involves the following steps:
Installing the web server
Installing a WebGate for Oracle Access Manager
Completing the post-installation configuration steps
Verifying the WebGate installation and configuration
Registering the new WebGate agent