This section contains technical background information on SAML. The basics of SAML are explained and you can also read about the components that are part of the protocol, seen in the light of SURFconext. You can use the navigation on the right to navigate through the pages and search this section for specific terms

Reference Documentation

For a complete and in depth description on SAML you can read the the OASIS Security Services Technical Committee Wiki.

SAML the easy way

If you want to know some but not all about SAML, have a look at the less extensive explanations on the web like the 'Beer Drinker's Guide to SAML.' Here you will get a tasteful introduction to SAML.

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