# SAML SSO Authentication Parallels RAS 17.1 and newer support the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication mechanism. SAML is an XML-based authentication that provides single sign-on (SSO) capability between different organizations by allowing user authentication without sharing the local identity database. As part of the SAML SSO process, the new RAS Enrollment Server communicates with Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA) to request, enroll, and manage digital certificates on behalf of the user to complete authentication without requiring the users to put in their Active Directory credentials. Service providers and enterprises with multiple subsidiaries don’t have to maintain their own internal Identity Management solutions or complex domains/forest trusts. Integrating with third party Identity Providers allows customers and partners to provide end users with a true SSO experience.
In This Section SAML Basics System Requirements SAML Configuration Test the SAML SSO Deployment Error Messages