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Active Directory Federation Service

Last updated May 19, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is Active Directory Federation Service?

Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) is a software component in Windows Server that enables federated identity management and single sign-on (SSO). It allows users to authenticate with credentials managed by one organization (the identity provider) to access resources or services hosted by another organization (the service provider) without needing a separate account for each.

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What other technologies are related to Active Directory Federation Service?

Active Directory Federation Service Competitor Technologies

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) offers similar federation and identity services in the cloud, providing an alternative to on-premises AD FS for authentication and authorization.

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Active Directory Federation Service Complementary Technologies

PowerShell

PowerShell is used to manage and configure AD FS, automating tasks and enabling scripting for administration and deployment.

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Microsoft Active Directory

AD FS often integrates with on-premises Active Directory for user authentication and identity management. AD FS relies on AD as its identity provider.

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