PingFederate operates as a standalone server based on Java EE application server technology. This section shows you how to properly install PingFederate.
A new installation involves the following tasks:
- Determining the deployment architecture.
- Reviewing system and port requirements.
- Installing a Java runtime environment.
- Installing PingFederate.
- Completing the Initial Setup wizard.
Deployment options
Depending on your needs and infrastructure capabilities, you can choose a standalone or proxy configuration. For information about configuring proxy settings, see Configure incoming proxy settings and Configuring forward proxy server settings.
The following diagram illustrates a PingFederate install in a demilitarized zone (DMZ):
In this configuration, the users access PingFederate through a web application server, an enterprise identity management (EIM) system, or both. PingFederate, in turn, retrieves information from a datastore to use in processing the transaction.
You can also deploy PingFederate with a proxy server. The following diagram depicts a proxy-server configuration in which users and web browsers access the proxy. The proxy, in turn, communicates with PingFederate to request SSO.