Prerequisites
To apply for the CA Siteminder Training, you need to either:
- You should have a basic understanding of computer networking concepts like TCP/IP, DNS and firewalls
- You should have a basic understanding of Operating systems like Windows & Linux
- You should have a basic understanding of security concepts like access control, encryption and authentication
- You should also be familiar with at least one programming language like Java, Ruby or Python.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Conceptual Overview
- SiteMinder 6.0 Components and Features
- Single-Sign-On
- Policy Server Services
- Policy Server Objects
- Total Process Flow
Module 2: Installation
- Installing the Policy Server
- Creating a Policy Store
- Installing a Web Agent
- Trusted Host Registration
- Configuring Web Agents
- Installing the Reports Server
Module 3: Domain Objects
- Domain Objects
- SiteMinder Security Model
- Realms
- Rules and Rule Groups
- Responses and Response Groups
- Policies
- Variables
Module 4: System Objects
- Agents and Agent Groups
- Agent Conf Objects
- Host Conf Objects
- Trusted Hosts
- User Directories
- Policy Domains
- Administrators
- Authentication Schemes
- Password Policies
Module 5: Responses
- Using Responses for Personalization
- Using Responses for Redirection
- Default Headers
Module 6: Global Policies
- Explanation of Global Policies
- Global Rules
- Global Responses
- Global Policies
Module 7: Authentication Services
- Authentication Schemes
- Basic Authentication
- HTML Forms-Based Authentication
- Certificate Authentication Schemes
- Windows Integrated Authentication
- Anonymous Authentication Scheme
- Impersonation
Module 8: Password Services
- Password Services Forms
- Password Policy Definition
- User Session and Account Management
Module 9: Advanced Topics
- Understanding Site
- Minder Caching
- Key Management
- Directory Mapping
- User and Session Management
Module 10: Maintenance
- Manipulating the Policy Store
- Reading log and trace files
- Using the Site
- Minder Test Tool
- Common error codes and messages
- Availability and Performance
