Enabling SAML-based SSO for enterprise applications
As discussed in Chapter 1, SSO is very important for corporations. Azure AD provides secure authentication for users accessing Microsoft 365 services. It also enables SSO, allowing users to access multiple Microsoft 365 services and other cloud applications with a single set of credentials. Azure AD also enables integration with other third-party applications, allowing organizations to extend their SSO capabilities beyond Office 365 and manage access to other SaaS applications.
Azure AD offers multiple methods to achieve this integration, catering to various application types and requirements:
- Azure AD app gallery: The Azure AD app gallery provides preconfigured templates for thousands of popular enterprise applications, such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday. These templates simplify the integration process and enable SSO capabilities with minimal configuration.
- Custom SAML or OpenID Connect (OIDC)-based applications...