About this tag
The Windows Identity tag covers discussions about Microsoft's identity and access management technologies, including Windows Identity Foundation (WIF) and Windows Azure Active Directory. Topics include building cloud-based IT management services on Azure, using WIF to simplify authentication for web applications by offloading account management, and addressing security and compliance for enterprise identity solutions. The content focuses on how these frameworks help IT professionals manage on-premise Active Directory alongside cloud services, and how developers can leverage WIF to handle authentication protocols without building custom systems. Recurring themes include Azure integration, security architecture, and enterprise identity management.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows Federation Outages: Prevent SAML, OIDC and Clock Failures

    Federation outages are among the most disruptive failures in modern Windows and cloud identity environments because they can lock users out of dozens—or hundreds—of applications at once while leaving servers, networks, and application front ends apparently healthy. A failed SAML assertion...