Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS): WCF SAML/SOAP Client Certificate Scenario

Scenario

Following are characteristics of the scenario:

  • WCF service that expose its functionality via SOAP and requires an issued token based on Client Certificates

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Solution

To solve this scenario, use ACS with the following configuration:

  • Use SAML 2.0 token when configuring relying party (trust) for your WCF service.
  • Use Service Identity of type  X.509 certificate.

Supporting Materials