To Create a New Authentication Domain

Follow this procedure to create a new authentication domain. The starting point is the Authentication Domains screen under Federation.

1. Click New to display the authentication domain attributes.

   The New Authentication Domain profile page is displayed.

2. Type a name for the authentication domain.

3. (Optional) Type a description of the authentication domain in the Description field.

4. (Optional) Type a value for the Writer Service URL.

   The Writer Service URL specifies the location of the servlet that writes the common domain cookie. Use the format http://common-domain-host:port/common/writer.

5. (Optional) Type a value for the Reader Service URL.

   The Reader Service URL specifies the location of the servlet that reads the common domain cookie. Use the format http://common-domain-host:port/common/transfer.

6. Choose Active or Inactive.

   The default status is Active. Choosing Inactive disables communication within the authentication domain.

7. Click OK to complete the configuration.

   The new authentication domain is displayed on the Authentication Domains screen.