Need example and working Security Token Service (STS)?

Question

Can anyone explain or post any link to a simple example and introduction about the Security Token Service (STS)?

Answer 1

Some posts I've written (.NET based, but basic enough):

• http://blogs.objectsharp.com/cs/blogs/steve/archive/2010/10/30/the-basics-of-building-a-security-token-service.aspx

• http://blogs.objectsharp.com/cs/blogs/steve/archive/2011/07/04/part-4-secure-architecture.aspx (section on authentication)

• http://blogs.objectsharp.com/cs/blogs/steve/archive/2011/02/22/multiple-identity-providers-in-a-multi-tenant-system-using-access-control-services.aspx

• http://blogs.objectsharp.com/cs/blogs/steve/archive/2011/01/31/the-problem-with-claims-based-authentication.aspx

• http://blogs.objectsharp.com/cs/blogs/steve/archive/2010/10/18/what-makes-claims-based-authentication-secure.aspx

Answer 2

I don't know if there's anything I'd call "simple", but there are Kerberos, Sharepoint, and Apache guides. Simply searching for the term brings up many of those pages.