Steps to configure SAML SSO for ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

About Network Configuration Manager

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is a is a multi-vendor solution for network configuration and change management (NCCM). It offers features like configuration backups, real-time change monitoring, compliance auditing, and firmware vulnerability management to enhance network security and stability.

The following steps will help you enable single sign-on (SSO) for Network Configuration Manager from Identity360.

Prerequisites

1. The MFA and SSO license for Identity360 is required to enable SSO for enterprise applications. For more information, refer to pricing details.
2. Log in to Identity360 as an Admin or Super Admin.
3. Navigate to Applications > Application Integration > Create New Application, and select Network Configuration Manager from the applications displayed.
   Note: You can also find Network Configuration Manager from the search bar located at the top.
4. Under the General Settings tab, enter the Application Name and Description.
5. Under the Choose Capabilities tab, choose SSO and click Continue.
   General settings of SSO configuration for Network Configuration Manager
6. Under Integration Settings, navigate to the Single Sign On tab, click on Metadata Details. You can configure Network Configuration Manager by either uploading the metadata file or entering the details manually.
   • For uploading metadata file: Download the metadata file to be uploaded during the configuration of Network Configuration Manager in Identity360 by clicking Download from the Metadata field.
   • For manual configuration:
     • Copy the Login URL and Logout URL, which will be used during the configuration of Network Configuration Manager.
     • Download the SSO certificate by clicking Download from the Signing Certificate field.
     Integration Settings of SSO configuration for Network Configuration Manager

Network Configuration Manager (service provider) configuration steps

1. Log in to Network Configuration Manager with an admin's credentials.
2. In the Network Configuration Manager portal, go to Settings > Authentication > SAML.
   Portal view of Network Configuration Manager
3. In the SAML tab, under the Service Provider Details section and copy the Entity ID and Assertion Consumer URL. These will be used later.
   Configuration of SAML SSO from Network Configuration Manager
4. The IdP details can be entered in two ways:
   • Using the metadata file
     • Under the Identity Provider Details section, choose the Upload IdP metadata file radio button.
     • Enter Identity360 as the IdP Name, and select Email ID from the Name ID Format drop-down.
     • Upload the metadata file downloaded in step 6a of the prerequisites section.
     • Click Save.
       Metadata configuration from Network Configuration Manager
   • Manually entering the IdP details
     • Under the Identity Provider Details section, choose the Configure IdP information manually radio button.
     • Enter Identity360 as the Name, and select Email ID from the Name ID Format drop-down.
     • Paste the Login URL and Logout URL values copied in step 6b(i) of the prerequisites section in the IdP Login URL and IdP Logout URL fields, respectively.
       Note: The Logout URL is optional and can be skipped if single logout (i.e., automatically log out from Identity360 when logging out from Network Configuration Manager) is not required.
     • Upload the X.509 certificate file downloaded in step 6b(ii) of the prerequisites section in the IDP's Certificate field.
     • Click Save.
       Manual configuration from Network Configuration Manager
5. Click Test connection to test the connection.
6. Click Enable SAML SSO.
   Network Configuration Manager connection test and SSO enablement

Identity360 (identity provider) configuration steps

1. Switch to Identity360's application configuration page.
2. In the ACS URL field, enter the Assertion Consumer URL copied in step 3 of Network Configuration Manager configuration.
3. In the Entity ID field, enter the Entity ID value copied in step 3 of Network Configuration Manager configuration.
4. Click Save.
   Integration Settings of SSO configuration for Network Configuration Manager
5. To learn how to assign users or groups to one or more applications, refer to this page.

Your users should now be able to sign in to Network Configuration Manager through the Identity360 portal.