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Since AD FS 2.0 does not conform to the Metadata Interoperability Profile, and because it has other interoperability issues that limit its use as fully functioning SAML software, it is not recommended for general use in the InCommon Federation.
Recommendations
Taking the above into consideration, InCommon Operations, in consultation with the InCommon Technical Advisory Committee, recommend InCommon recommends the following SAML software implementations:
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