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Install the Consuming-side Policy Server

You must install the Policy Server at the consuming authority site. The Policy Server, together with the Policy Server Option Pack provides functions such as the federation authentication schemes and the Assertion Generator.

At the consuming authority, do the following:

1. Install the Policy Server.

   See SiteMinder Policy Server Installation Guide.

2. Set up a policy store.

   See SiteMinder Policy Server Installation Guide.

3. Set up a user store and add users permitted to access target resources.

   See SiteMinder Policy Design.