Sign On Using SAML Token Readme
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The .NET sample project contained in the SSO Client SDK demonstrates
how to sign on to a server using a SAML token.

Requirements
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5+
Microsoft Visual Studio 2012+
Windows Driver Kit (WDK)

Setup Instructions
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The following list provides a brief overview of the steps to set up
the development environment and use the sample solution. See the
Developer's Setup Guide for more information.

1. Setup the development work environment - Microsoft Visual programming environment,
   Microsoft .NET Framework, and Windows Driver Kit (WDK).

2. Generate a test certificate and STSService stubs using the build.bat file provided with the C#/.NET SSO samples.

3. Generate the VimService DLL using the build.bat file provided with the C#/.NET vSphere-WS samples.

4. Open the SSOSample.sln file using Visual Studio 2012 or above to compile and run the samples




Acquire HoK Token By Solution Certificate Sample Readme
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1. This sample expects the server certificate and private key file as PFX file format
and the private key password. For example: 

	AcquireHoKTokenBySolutionCertificateSample https://ip:7444/sts/STSService rui.pfx mypassword

pfx stands for personal exchange format and is used to exchange public as well as public and private
objects in a single file.
