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.
Andrew Nichols is an old friend of Fitz's and served as Fitz's Lieutenant Governor. He was Fitz's successor as governor and was the new Vice President of the United States replacing Sally Langston, until being incapacitated and replaced by Susan Ross.he character of Andrew Nichols is a supporting character who made his debut in the second half of the third season.