Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 service provider for SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java

New

You can configure the AS Java as a SAML 2.0 service provider. SAML 2.0 enables cross-domain standards-based Single Sign-On and Single Log-Out.

For more information, see SAML 2.0.

New user management engine (UME) actions for segregation of duties

Enhanced

AS Java enables you to create user administrators with separate role creation and role assignment capabilities. Not only is this important for compliance reasons, but also to ensure the security of your system.

For more information, see Segregation of Duties.

User management configuration offers expert mode for configuration of UME properties.

Enhanced

With expert mode, you can configure UME properties online without having to use the config tool.

For more information, see Editing UME Properties Online.

SSL configuration

New

You can use the SSL configuration tool in SAP NetWeaver Administrator to create new access points and to maintain the existing access points on the server side.

For more information, see Adding New SSL Access Points and Maintaining SSL Access Points.

Security Troubleshooting Wizard for AS Java

New

You can use this tool to collect traces for easier troubleshooting of security related problems.

For more information, see Collecting Traces for Troubleshooting Security Problems.

Management of actions and portal roles.

Removed management of actions assigned to portal roles with the role editor. This function is part of the identity management application.

For more information, see UME Actions in the Portal.