RelativityOne Certified Professional Practice Exam

What single sign-on (SSO) protocol is available to connect Relativity Server and RelativityOne instances?

1. SAML 2.0

2. Password

3. OpenID Connect (OIDC)

4. Active Directory Authentication

The correct answer is: OpenID Connect (OIDC)

The choice of OpenID Connect (OIDC) as the SSO protocol available to connect Relativity Server and RelativityOne instances is significant due to its modern design and compatibility with a wide range of identity providers. OIDC extends the OAuth 2.0 protocol, providing a robust mechanism for authentication, which allows users to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without needing to repeatedly enter their credentials. Moreover, OpenID Connect facilitates secure communication between the client and the identity provider while maintaining the user's privacy. It includes features such as ID tokens, which carry user information and are signed to ensure their integrity. This makes OIDC well-suited for seamlessly managing identity across different applications, particularly in cloud environments like RelativityOne. As for the other options, while SAML 2.0 is a widely used protocol for SSO and also supports enterprise-level connections, it is not specifically highlighted as the protocol in this context. On the other hand, the simple password option lacks the advanced security features and user-friendly characteristics of SSO solutions, therefore is not practical for effective SSO. Active Directory Authentication is a method for connecting within an organization’s network but does not provide the cross-service authentication features that OIDC offers, which is essential for