Any software that supports SAML2 can be used in FIM. The prevalent installation choice is Shibboleth, which is also CANARIE’s chosen base for the reference FIM implementation due to feature robustness, security, and maintainability.
Comparing SAML2 Service Provider Solutions
Organizations using something other than Shibboleth as their Service Provider should take into consideration the differences they may encounter and how they should respond to the differences in features supported such that they remain in compliance with federation policies.