How to Configure SAML 2.0 for IBM SmartCloud for Social Business

Contents

• Supported Features
• Configuration Steps
• Notes

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Supported Features

The Okta/IBM SmartCloud for Social Business SAML integration currently supports the following features:

• IdP-initiated SSO
• SP-initiated SSO

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Configuration Steps

1. Email IBM Connections Cloud at cloudcsg@us.ibm.com and request that they enable SAML.

2. Include the following information with your request:

   • IDP Metadata: Copy and paste the following and then save as an .xml file.

     Sign into the Okta Admin Dashboard to generate this variable.

   • CustomerID: You can find this from your IBM Connections Cloud Account Settings.

   • The Data Centre/Environment you are hosted on. Go to step 4 below for guidelines.

3. IBM Connections Cloud will process your request. After receiving a confirmation email, you can start assigning people to the application.

4. In Okta, select the General tab for the IBM SmartCloud for Social Business SAML app, then click Edit.

   • Select your Distribution Centre Environment.

     Guidelines for your Data Centre/Environment:

     • https://apps.na.collabserv.com: Select America DC

     • https://apps.ce.collabserv.com: Select Europe DC

     • https://apps.ap.collabserv.com: Select Asia Pacific DC

     • https://apps.scniris.com: Select IR3 test

   • Click Save.

   
   
5. Done!

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Notes

SP-initiated SSO

1. Go to your Cloud Service login page.

2. Click Use My Organization's Login.

3. Enter your email address.