Using Federation Management

Federation Management enables users to aggregate their local identities so that they have one network identity. Federation Management uses the network identity to allow users to login at one service provider’s site and access other service providers' sites without having to re-authenticate their identity. This is referred to as single sign-on.

Federation management can be configured in open mode and secure mode on the Portal Server. The Portal Server Administration Guide describes how to configure federation management in open mode. Before configuring Federation management in secure mode, using Portal Server Secure Remote Access server, ensure that it works in open mode. If you want your users to use Federation Management from the same browser in both open and secure mode, they must clear the cookies and cache from the browser.

For detailed information on Federation Management, see the Access Manager Federation Management Guide.