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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.