Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS): REST Web Services And OAuth 2.0 Delegation

Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS): REST Web Services And OAuth 2.0 Delegation

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Alik Levin

3 Jun 2011 2:37 AM

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Scenario

Following are characteristics of the scenario:

RESTful web service requires SWT token.
Credentials validated by the same authority that exposes the RESTful web service.
RESTful web service is accessed by intermediary and not by the end user.
Credentials must not be shared with intermediary.

Solution

Use ACS as an OAuth authorization server.
Use WIF Extensions for OAuth CTP.

Solution: ACS OAuth Delegation REST

Supporting Materials

Code Sample: OAuth 2.0 Delegation

Related Resources

Security, Authentication, REST, Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS)