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Configure a Realm Protected by a SiteMinder Web Agent

The Policy Server allows you to configure a realm of resources that a user accesses via a Web Server.

Note: When you create or modify a Policy Server object in the Policy Server User Interface, use ASCII characters. Object creation or modification with non-ASCII characters is not supported.

To configure a realm protected by a SiteMinder Web Agent

  1. Create a realm object in the Policy Server User Interface using the Realm Dialog.
  2. In the Realm Dialog, provide a Name and (optional) Description for the realm object.
  3. Configure resource properties in the Resource tab.

    In this tab you select a WeB Agent and an authentication scheme, specify a resource filter, and select a default protection state for the realm.

  4. Configure session properties in the Session tab.

    The Session tab allows you to configure session timeouts, session type (persistent or non-persistent), and whether synchronous auditing is enabled for the realm.

  5. Configure advanced properties in the Advanced tab.

    The Advanced tab of the SiteMinder Realms dialog allows you to select registration schemes, authorization directory mappings, and which types of events (authentication and authorization) are processed for the realm. Processed events enable you to associate rules with the indicated types of events.

    Registration schemes allow new user accounts to be created in a user directory. If the authentication scheme associated with a realm requires that users have identities in a user directory, assigning a registration scheme to the realm provides a mechanism for adding new accounts in the user directory.

    Directory mappings allow users who are authenticated in one directory to be authorized in another directory.

    SiteMinder supports the definition of rules that are triggered by authentication attempts and authorization attempts. If you define rules based on these events you must select the appropriate check box.

  6. Click Apply to save the realm or click OK to save the realm and return to the SiteMinder Administration window.

More information:

Realm Dialog

Realm Dialog—Resource Tab

Realm Dialog—Session Tab

Realm Dialog—Advanced Tab

User Sessions

Rules