ADFS

Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a Microsoft identity and access management service that enables single sign-on (SSO) and secure authentication for users across multiple applications and organizations. It allows users to access on-premises and cloud-based applications using a single set of credentials, improving security and user experience.

Features of ADFS:

• Provides single sign-on (SSO) across multiple applications and services.
• Supports federated identity and trust relationships between organizations.
• Uses industry-standard protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Integrates tightly with Active Directory for centralized identity management.
• Enables secure authentication for cloud and on-premises applications.
• Supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies.
• Commonly used in enterprise and hybrid IT environments.

ADFS Usage Overview:

- Install ADFS on Windows Server with the ADFS role enabled.
- Connect ADFS to an existing Active Directory domain.
- Configure relying party trusts for applications.
- Enable SSO and federation for internal and external users.
- Secure application access using claims-based authentication.
    

Disclaimer: Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a Microsoft product supported only on Windows Server platforms. It cannot be installed on Linux distributions such as Ubuntu. The software is provided under Microsoft licensing terms and is intended for use in Windows-based enterprise environments. Users are responsible for ensuring proper licensing, configuration, and security compliance.