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Learn ADFS step by step with our comprehensive blog series. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the fundamental concepts of ADFS, demystifying its core functionalities, and providing practical insights into implementation. From understanding the basics of ADFS to configuring trust relationships and navigating the nuances of claims-based authentication, we’ve got you covered.

Each blog post is crafted to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that you grasp the essentials before delving into more advanced topics. Gain confidence in deploying and managing ADFS in your organization as we break down complex concepts into easily digestible segments.

ADFS training videos

Watch this comprehensive playlist of videos on ADFS. In this playlist I have covered everything from basics of AD FS, Claims-based architecture to deployment methods, installation of ADFS to configuration of ADFS and much more.

Learn ADFS step by step

What is ADFS

Refer to this link to learn basics of ADFS. In this blog you will learn what is ADFS, why do we need ADFS and what is the difference between ADFS and Active Directory.

What is Federation Trust in ADFS

Refer to this link to learn concepts on Federation Trust in ADFS. In this blog you will learn what is federation trust in ADFS, how federation trust works in ADFS, you will learn concepts of Claims, Identity Provider, Security Token Service, Claims Provider, Relying Party, and much more.

ADFS deployment types

Refer to this link and learn what are the different types of deployments methods in ADFS and which deployment method suits your organization.

Create SSL certificate and install ADFS on Windows Server 2016

In this blog you will learn how to create a self signed certificate for ADFS using Active Directory Certificate Services and how to install ADFS on Windows Server 2016, and how to configure ADFS server post installation.

ADFS claims based architecture

Refer to this blog and learn what is ADFS claims based architecture, ADFS security token, you will learn what is claim in ADFS, what are the types of claims in ADFS, you will learn claims-based applications, and we will take a look at ADFS airport example.

Set up ADFS for Microsoft 365 for Single Sign-On

Refer to this link and learn how to integrate ADFS with Microsoft 365 and how to set up ADFS for Microsoft 365 for single sign-on.

ADFS endpoints explained

Refer to this link and learn what are the endpoints in ADFS. In this blog you learn how to configure ADFS endpoints and how to manage ADFS endpoints with PowerShell.

What is ADFS Relying Party Trust, ADFS Claim Rules

Refer to this link to learn what is ADFS relying party trust, how to create a relying party trust in ADFS server, learn what are ADFS claim rules, and how to create ADFS claims rules.

ADFS Authentication Flow

Refer to this deep dive session on ADFS authentication. In this blog you will learn how ADFS authentication works, and you will learn what is Active Authentication and Passive Authentication in ADFS.

What is ADFS Federation Metadata

Refer to this link to learn what is ADFS Federation Metadata, what information ADFS Federation Metadata contains, how to find ADFS Federation Metadata URL, and how to download ADFS Federation Metadata xml.

What is ADFS Claims Provider Trust

Refer to this link and learn what is ADFS Claims Provider Trust, learn how to create a Claims Provider Trust in ADFS, how to create claim rules for a claims provider trust and what is the difference between Claims Provider Trust and Relying Party Trust.

ADFS Certificates explained

Refer to this link to learn about ADFS certificates. In this blog we will talk about ADFS service communication certificate, ADFS token-signing certificate, and ADFS token-decrypting certificate. You will also learn how to renew token-signing and token-decrypting certificates in ADFS server, and we will talk about auto certificate rollover in ADFS server.

How to install ADFS proxy server

Refer to this link to learn how to install ADFS proxy server on Windows Server 2016. You will learn what is ADFS proxy server, why we need AD FS proxy server, you will learn about AD FS proxy server requirements and how to configure ADFS proxy server.

What is Claims X-Ray in ADFS, ADFS Online Help

In this blog you will learn what is Claims X-Ray in ADFS, you will learn how to test ADFS server authentication using Claims X-Ray tool, and how to analyze Claims X-Ray Token Response page.

Analyze ADFS Authentication using Fiddler

Refer to this blog to learn how to analyze ADFS authentication using Fiddler trace tool. In this blog you will learn how to use Fiddler trace, and how to analyze Fiddler trace logs.

Conclusion

Whether you’re an IT administrator looking to enhance your skills or an enthusiast eager to explore the world of identity services, this series of blogs on ADFS is your passport to a comprehensive understanding of Active Directory Federation Services.

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