In the WIF/Microsoft world Identity Provider (IP or IdP) is the term for a server that authenticates a user (the server is connected to some account database, AD in the current case of ADFS).Federation server/provider is often used for a server that receives a SAML Token from another server.n the WIF/Microsoft world Identity Provider (IP or IdP) is the term for a server that authenticates a user (the server is connected to some account database, AD in the current case of ADFS).
About. The character of Andrew Nichols is a supporting character who made his debut in the second half of the third season. He is a major supporting character to the storyline of Fitz Grant and Mellie Grant. He returned in season four now that he is the Vice President of the United States.he character of Andrew Nichols is a supporting character who made his debut in the second half of the third season.
Scandal is the brainchild of Shonda Rhimes, the creator and producer of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Rhimes based the character of Olivia Pope on the career of Judy Smith. Smith served as a press aide in the Bush administration and went on to found her own crisis management firm.She is also a co-excutive producer for the show. Scandal was first aired on April 5, 2012 as a mid-season replacement on the ABC network. It ran for seven episodes and was renewed for a second season.mith served as a press aide in the Bush administration and went on to found her own crisis management firm. She is also a co-excutive producer for the show. Scandal was first aired on April 5, 2012 as a mid-season replacement on the ABC network. It ran for seven episodes and was renewed for a second season.