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Microsoft Active Directory vs Shibboleth

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Active Directory and Shibboleth. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory

Network & Admin

Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that enables managing identities, access, and security in a corporate network. It centrally stores information about users, devices, and other resources for finding, accessing, and managing them.

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Shibboleth

Shibboleth

Security & Privacy

Shibboleth is an open source single sign-on system that enables secure access to resources across organizational boundaries. It allows users to sign in once with their institutional credentials to gain access to multiple resources.

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