Federation Security Services Guide › Identify Service Providers for a SAML 2.0 Identity Provider › Configure Single Sign-on for SAML 2.0 › Configure Time Restrictions for Service Provider Availability (optional)

Configure Time Restrictions for Service Provider Availability (optional)

You can specify time restrictions that indicate a Service Provider's availability. When you add a time restriction, the Service Provider functions only during the period specified. If a user attempts to access a resource outside of that period, the Identity Provider does not produce SAML assertions.

Note: Time restrictions are based on the system clock of the server on which the Policy Server is installed.

To specify a time restriction:

1. Log in to the FSS Administrative UI and select the Service Provider you want to configure.
2. Open the SAML Service Provider Properties dialog box.
3. Select the SSO tab, then click on Restrictions.
4. In the Time Restrictions group box, click Set.

   The Time dialog box opens. This dialog box is identical to the Time Restrictions dialog box used for rule objects.

5. Click OK.