SCIM: System for Cross-domain Identity Management
Phil Hunt
SCIM: System for Cross-domain Identity Management
An implementer's guide to automated provisioning
by Phil Hunt, Kelly Grizzle
Summary
The implementer's guide to SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management), the standard protocol for automating user provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud applications. Covers the SCIM schema, operations, filtering, bulk operations, and implementation best practices.
Why Read This Book
SCIM is the dominant standard for SaaS user provisioning. Whether you are building a SaaS product or integrating with one, understanding SCIM is essential for automated identity lifecycle management.
Key Takeaways
- SCIM protocol fundamentals and schema design
- User and group resource operations
- Filtering, pagination, and bulk operations
- SCIM client and server implementation patterns
- Integration patterns with identity providers
Who Should Read This
Engineers implementing automated user provisioning with SCIM in SaaS applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "SCIM: System for Cross-domain Identity Management" about?
The implementer's guide to SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management), the standard protocol for automating user provisioning and deprovisioning across cloud applications. Covers the SCIM schema, operations, filtering, bulk operations, and implementation best practices.
Who should read "SCIM: System for Cross-domain Identity Management"?
Engineers implementing automated user provisioning with SCIM in SaaS applications.
What are the key takeaways from "SCIM: System for Cross-domain Identity Management"?
Key takeaways include: SCIM protocol fundamentals and schema design; User and group resource operations; Filtering, pagination, and bulk operations.