Single Sign-On

Single sign-on (SSO) in computers running Windows® is the ability of a user to log on once from his or her Windows device and then obtain access to all authorized resources without entering additional credentials.

Importance Rating. How important is providing single sign-on across multiple systems? Record the importance of this functionality in the table below.

Solutions Rating. The list below compares the specific functionalities of each solution:

  • Standard offering. Provides a Microsoft Online Services Sign In application that runs on the desktop to provide access to a federated set of Microsoft Online Services, but the users’ online credentials remain separate from their domain credentials.

  • Dedicated offering. Is capable of ...

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