IBM Turbonomic Glossary

An IdP (Identity Provider, sometimes IDP) is a system that creates, maintains, and manages identify information and provides authentication services for multiple service providers.  A common use of an IdP is for Single Sign-On (SSO). The service provider does not have to maintain account information because the IdP does so, which represents a cost saving for service providers. You can configure SSO for Turbonomic using any SAML 2.0-compliant SSO IdP.