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HTTP Header for SiteMinder Processing with SPS

The SPS introduces an additional layer in the traditional SiteMinder architecture. This layer forwards or redirects all requests to destination servers in the enterprise. When the SPS processes a request, the URL requested by the user is preserved in an HTTP header variable called SM_PROXYREQUEST. This header may be used by other applications that require the original URL requested by a user before the SPS proxied the request.

The value of the ProxyAgent parameter in the Agent Configuration object must be set to YES to enable sending the SM_PROXYREQUEST HTTP header to the backend.

Note: This header is only added when a request is made for a protected resource.