# Federation process example
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This example uses Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). However, any technology that supports AWS IAM Federation is supported. For more information about AWS-supported IAM federation, see [IAM Partners](https://aws.amazon.com/iam/partners/) and [Identity Providers and Federation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_roles_providers.html). Your CSDM will help you through this process, which involves a joint effort with your AD team and AMS.

For detailed information about integrating SAML for API access, refer to this AWS blog, [ How to Implement Federated API and CLI Access Using SAML 2.0 and AD FS.](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/how-to-implement-federated-api-and-cli-access-using-saml-2-0-and-ad-fs/)

For an example that installs the AMS CLI and SAML, see [ Appendix: AD FS claim rule and SAML settings ](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/managedservices/latest/onboardingguide/apx-adfs-claim-rule-saml.html) in the AMS User Guide.