AWS Single Sign-On SAML Integration for Dynatrace

AWS Single Sign-On (SSO) allows you to manage SSO access and user permissions across AWS accounts and business applications. In this article, we will explore how to integrate AWS SSO with Dynatrace using SAML.

What is SAML?

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an open standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, in particular, between an identity provider and a service provider.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the integration process, ensure you have the following:

  • An AWS account with access to AWS SSO.
  • A Dynatrace account.
  • Administrative access in both AWS and Dynatrace.

Steps to Integrate AWS SSO with Dynatrace

  1. Set up AWS SSO:

    • Log in to the AWS Management Console.
    • Navigate to AWS SSO and enable it.
    • Create a new application and choose SAML 2.0 as the integration type.

  2. Configure SAML in Dynatrace:

    • Log in to Dynatrace and navigate to the SSO settings.
    • Select the option for SAML-based authentication.

  3. Gather the required information:

    • You will need the SAML Endpoint URL and x.509 certificate from AWS.
    • Configure these details in the Dynatrace SSO settings.

  4. Testing the integration:

    • Once everything is set up, test the SSO integration.
    • Use the AWS SSO URL to log in to Dynatrace.

Conclusion

Integrating AWS SSO with Dynatrace simplifies user management and enhances security. By following these steps, you can successfully implement SSO in your organization.