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Create the SAML 1.x POST Common Setup and Scheme Setup

Before you can assign a SAML POST profile authentication scheme to a realm, you must configure the scheme. The Scheme Setup tab is where you enter information about the producer site that provides the SAML assertion to the consumer.

After configuring an authentication scheme, associate the scheme with a realm that contains the resource you want to protect.

To configure the SAML 1.x POST authentication scheme

1. From the Authentication Scheme Type drop-down list, select SAML POST Template.

   The contents of the SiteMinder Authentication Scheme dialog box change to support the SAML POST profile scheme

2. Configure the scheme setup by configuring the fields on the tab.

   Important! The Affiliate Name, Password, and Verify Password fields must match other values in your federation network. For details, go to Configuration Settings that Must Use the Same Values.

   Note: Click Help for descriptions of settings and controls, including their respective requirements and limits.

3. (Optional) Select Additional Configuration to configure features such as the Message Consumer API, redirect URLs for authentication errors, and to specify the target resource at the consumer.

   Note: You can specify the target resource using the value of the TARGET query parameter in the authentication response URL or by specifying a default target URL in this dialog. The checkbox labeled Query Parameter TARGET Overrides Default Target URL is selected by default. If you uncheck this box, you must enter a value for the Default TARGET URL field.

4. Click OK to save the scheme.

The SAML 1.x POST authentication scheme is now configured.

More Information:

How To Protect a Resource with a SAML 1.x Authentication Scheme