Let’s dive a bit deeper into how this superhero key (SSO) works with Azure Active Directory and Ping Federate to help you access ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow.
1. You (the User):You want to use ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow, but you don’t want to remember separate usernames and passwords for both.
2. Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Ping Federate (PF): These are like special helpers that work together. AAD is like your superhero key manager, and PF helps make sure the superhero key works everywhere.
3. Setting Up the Superhero Key:
– You create a superhero key (your username and password) in Azure Active Directory.
– Azure Active Directory keeps your superhero key safe and ready to use.
4. Using the Superhero Key:
– When you want to use ThingWorx or ThingWorx Flow, you go to their doors (websites or apps).
5. Door Check:
– ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow see you at the door and ask for your superhero key (username and password).
– Instead of giving separate keys (passwords) for each door, you give your superhero key (AAD username and password).
6. Superhero Key Magic (SSO):
– ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow don’t open the door themselves. They call for help from Azure Active Directory.
– Azure Active Directory checks if your superhero key is real and valid.
7. Ping Federate Help:
– If everything is okay with your superhero key, Azure Active Directory talks to Ping Federate.
– Ping Federate makes sure that the superhero key (SSO) can be used to open the doors to ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow.
8. Door Opening:
– Ping Federate tells ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow that your superhero key is good to use.
– ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow open their doors for you without needing a separate key (password).
9. Access Granted:
– You’re inside ThingWorx or ThingWorx Flow without having to remember extra keys (passwords)!
So, with the help of Azure Active Directory and Ping Federate, you can use your superhero key (SSO) to easily access both ThingWorx and ThingWorx Flow without any extra hassle. It’s like having one magical key that opens many doors for you!