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Required Background Information

This guide assumes that you have the following technical knowledge:

• An understanding of Java, J2EE standards, J2EE application servers, and multi-tier architecture
• A strong knowledge of Java technology, including:
  • Servlets
  • JavaServer Pages (JSP)
  • Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)
  • J2EE web Applications
• Experience with the IBM WebSphere Application Server Version, its architecture and security infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Java Authentication and Authorization Server (JAAS) and other WebSphere security-related topics:
  • WebSphere Trust Association Interceptor (TAI) concepts
  • Login modules
  • Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC) specification (JSR-115)
• Familiarity with SiteMinder concepts, terms, and Policy Server configuration tasks
• Familiarity with SiteMinder Web Agents

Additionally, to plan your security infrastructure effectively, you must be familiar with the applications that you plan to protect with SiteMinder.