The SAMLv2 entity provider type is based on the OASIS Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) version 2 specification. This entity supports various profiles (single sign-on, single logout, and so forth) when interacting with remote SAMLv2 entities. The SAMLv2 provider entity allows you to assign and configure the following roles:
Identity Provider
Service Provider
XACML PEP
XACML PDP
Attribute Authority
Attribute Query
Authentication Authority
Hosted Affiliation
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