Active Directory Federation Services

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) is a server role in Windows Server 2008 that provides Web single-sign-on (SSO) technologies to authenticate a user to multiple Web applications over the life of a single online session.

Product Evaluation

• What's New in AD FS in Windows Server 2008

• Active Directory Federation Services Overview

Getting Started

• AD FS Step-by-Step Guide

Planning and Architecture

• AD FS Design Guide

Deployment

• AD FS Deployment Guide

Troubleshooting

• Active Directory Federation Services

Installed Help

Help installed with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is also available in the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library.

• Active Directory Federation Services

Other Resources

• Windows Server 2008 TechCenter: Active Directory Federation Services

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