Before You Read This Book

Federation Manager can be installed to work with Sun Java System Access Manager. Access Manager is a component of the Sun Java Enterprise System suite of products.

• Because Federation Manager can be configured to work with Access Manager, you should be familiar with the Sun Java System Access Manager documentation. Specifically, the Sun Java System Access Manager 7 2005Q4 Federation and SAML Administration Guide might be helpful if you have not yet worked with a Liberty-based deployment.

• Because Sun Java System Directory Server can be used as a data store in a Federation Manager deployment, you should be familiar with the Sun Java System Directory Server 5 2005Q4 documentation set.

• Because Federation Manager contains features based on the Liberty Alliance Project specifications, you should be familiar with the Liberty Alliance Project specifications.

• Because Federation Manager can work in tandem with many of the products developed as part of the Sun Java Enterprise System suite, you should be familiar with the Sun Java Enterprise System documentation.