To Add a Service Provider to a Provider Entity

After editing the General attributes of a provider entity, you can add service providers to it. The first step in this process is to define the type of service provider you are adding.

• A hosted provider is hosted on the same server as Federation Manager.

• A remote provider is not hosted on the same server as Federation Manager.

Follow this procedure to begin the process of adding a service provider to a provider entity. The starting point is the Entity Descriptors screen under Federation.

1. Select the name of a configured provider entity to modify its profile.

   The entity's profile page is displayed.

2. Select Service Provider from the View menu.

3. Select the type of provider you are adding:

   • Choose New Hosted Provider if the provider is hosted on the same server as Federation Manager.

   • Choose New Remote Provider if the provider is not hosted on the same server as Federation Manager.

   The appropriate Service Provider page is displayed.

4. Based on your selection in the previous step, choose one of the following:

   • To Add a New Hosted Service Provider to a Provider Entity

   • To Add a New Remote Service Provider to a Provider Entity