ADFS 2.0 passes SAML 2.0 interoperability tests

You may not have noticed this in my previous posting, but ADFS 2.0 (formerly known as 'Geneva') has passed the Liberty Alliance SAML 2.0 Interoperability Testing, which means ADFS 2.0 can interoperate with heterogeneous environments and provide federation.

You can find more information on the 'Geneva' Team Blog and on the Liberty Alliance Project site.

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