All SAML 2.0 connectors have unique requirements. However, some of the requirements are the same no matter which SAML 2.0 connector you use. Ensure that you meet the following global requirements before configuring a SAML 2.0 connector:
SAML 2.0 connectors are not supported in a mixed Access Manager environment. All components of Access Manager (Identity Server clusters, Access Gateway clusters, and Administration Console) must be of the same version.
An understanding of identity federation using the SAML 2.0 protocol. For more information, see Section 5.1.2, Understanding SAML 2.0 Federated SSO Processes with Access Manager.