IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On, Version 8.2

Provisioning API

These topics provide a reference for SOAP API, developing the SOAP client, and configuring the IMS Server.

These topics can also serve as a reference for the Java™ API, developing the integration module, and configuring the IMS Server.

See the following topics for more information:

About Provisioning API
While the identity provisioning system provides the identity lifecycle management for application users, IBM® Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On provides real-time implementation of access security policies for users and applications.
IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On Provisioning overview
After installing IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On, use the provisioning feature to manage users and accounts.
Provisioning API system requirements
View the system requirements for Provisioning API.
Available API types for Provisioning API
The developer can choose between two sets of application programming interfaces (APIs) to integrate an identity provisioning system with IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On.
Java API for provisioning
IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On provides a set of Java APIs for integration with identity provisioning systems.
SOAP API for provisioning
Simple Object Access Protocol or SOAP is a protocol for exchanging XML-based messages over a computer network, normally by using HTTP. SOAP forms the foundation layer of the Web services stack, providing a basic messaging framework that more abstract layers can build on.
Using Provisioning API for account setup and maintenance
Use these topics to perform basic tasks by using Provisioning API, such as adding application accounts, resetting application passwords, and de-provisioning users.

Parent topic: Provisioning Integration Guide