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Integrating Oracle Access Manager with WebLogic Server 10g
Hi all, This post will talk about the integration between Oracle Access Manager 10g with WebLogic Server 10g. This is not applicable for WebLogic versions 10.3.1 and higher. The functionality achieved with this integration is to get the Single Sign-On between applications deployed on WebLogic Server (webLogic resource) and non-WebLogic resources. Therefore SSPI connector can […]
Read MoreOracle Access Manager cache flush issue
I have come across an issue with Oracle Access Manager and Identity XML and thought its worth sharing. The scenario is that, when you try to modify an user attribute using Identity XML and if you access any resource where the authorization is provided based on that specific attribute value, then it returns an error […]
Read MoreProtecting WebLogic Server application using Oracle Entitlement Server
This post talks about protecting a WebLogic server application using Oracle Entitlement Server. This means coarse grained access which is page level access based on user user roles. Though OES is meant for fine grained access, we will discuss how a basic WL app can be protected at first. Later if you want to provide […]
Read MoreTroubleshooting WebLogic Server
This post will present troubleshooting tips for errors that will across in WebLogic server. Error: Problem invoking WLST – java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: Bad version number in .class file Done Scenario: Trying to stop WebLogic Server Solution: The jdk version used while creating the domain is not supported. Use higher version ( present in the same WebLogic server […]
Read MoreOracle Identity & Access Management Questions & Answers
Identity and Access Management: Q: What is an identity? A: An identity is a piece of information used to identify an entity whether it is a user or group etc.,. LDAP: Q: What is an object class and their different types? A: An object class specifies set of attributes that are used to define an […]
Read MoreIntegration between Oracle Access Manager and Oracle Entitlement Server
This post describes the aspects of the integration between Oracle Entitlement Server and Oracle Access Manager. As we know that from 11g onwards, Oracle recommends OAM for authentication, SSO and OES for Authorization. Hence it’s always good to know how this integration works. Frankly, there is no integration between OAM and OES. The ease of […]
Read MoreRe-install ALES Schema
It is pretty straight forward to create the ALES schema using DB Config tool. I am writing here something which is not documented anywhere as to how to re-run the DB config tool if wrong values are specified for oes username or password etc., Here are the steps to be followed to revert and re-run […]
Read MoreInstalling OES on 11g R1 Weblogic 10.3.1
Now its time to share the information that OES Admin server works with Weblogic server 10.3.1 though its not certified. The steps followed are as shown in blog. I have also tried with WLS 10.3.2 and it worked fine with Admin server and patching to CP3 had no problems. We are also able to access […]
Read MoreOracle Access Manager and Weblogic Portal integration.
This post will bring out the key points involved in the integration between Weblogic Portal and Oracle Access Manager using SSPI Connector. Major Products involved: 1. Weblogic Portal 10.3.0 2. OAM 10.1.4.3 3. SSPI Connector 10.1.4.2.2 Key Points: 1. Create portaldmin user in OAM (as in user store) and assign Admin rights. 2. Create group […]
Read MoreOAM Password Policies
This post outlines the password policies, user challenges in Oracle Access Manager that are possible OOTB. Lost Password Policy: Lost Password Policy creation is used to challenge the user with registered questions at first login and followed by reset password. Password Policy: Password Policy is used for specifying the Password Specifications (if any), Password validity […]
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