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ACS and ADFS. Objectives. Clarify ACS and ADFS Relationship. Core Functionality - STS. ACS and ADFS Core Functionality is STS Security Token Service. Cloud vs. On-Premises STS. ADFS is On-Premises STS Windows Server Component ACS is Cloud STS Windows Azure Platform Component.
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Objectives • Clarify ACS and ADFS Relationship
Core Functionality - STS • ACS and ADFS Core Functionality is STS • Security Token Service
Cloud vs. On-Premises STS • ADFS is On-Premises STS • Windows Server Component • ACS is Cloud STS • Windows Azure Platform Component
Identity vs. Federation Provider • ACS is Federation Provider • Does not manage identities • Federates with Internet identity providers • Federates with ADFS too! • ADFS is both Identity and Federation Provider • Relies on Active Directory for identity management • Federates with non-MS enterprise identity products
Key Takeaways • STS is core functionality • ACS: cloud federation provider • ADFS: on-premises identity & federation provider • ACS and ADFS integrate seamlessly
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