Logging into Rescale with a Microsoft Active Directory SSO Identity Provider

Rescale has introduced SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) support for ScaleX Enterprise users, enabling streamlined authentication through Azure Active Directory as the Identity Provider (IdP) while Rescale acts as the Service Provider (SP). This comprehensive guide outlines the setup process, beginning with the creation of a test Azure Active Directory, followed by configuring Rescale to access this IdP, and finally authorizing the IdP within your ScaleX Enterprise account. SAML functions as a web authentication protocol with the IdP managing user credentials and the SP providing application access, ensuring secure user login without exchanging secret key information. The guide details specific steps for setting up directories, adding users, configuring application properties, and setting up endpoints, along with options for IdP and SP initiated logins. Additionally, the tutorial addresses user management within Rescale, offering the choice between automatic account creation for authenticated users or an invite-only approach, ensuring a secure and controllable SSO experience.