Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS): WCF SAML/SOAP ADFS Scenario

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Scenario

Following are characteristics of the scenario:

  • WCF service that expose its functionality via SOAP and requires an issued SAML token.
  • The credentials are managed by ADFS

ACS WCF ADFS SOAP SAML

Solution

To solve this scenario, use ACS with the following configuration:

  • Use SAML 2.0 token when configuring relying party (trust) for your WCF service.
  • Do not configure Service Identity at all.

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