# Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server Reviews
**Vendor:** Cloud Infrastructure Services  
**Category:** [Cloud Infrastructure Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-automation)  
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server
Microsoft Web Application Proxy (WAP) is a Windows Server role that provides reverse proxy functionality, enabling organizations to securely publish internal web applications for external access. Integrated with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), WAP ensures that users authenticate before accessing backend applications, thereby enhancing security without exposing internal servers directly to the internet. Key Features and Functionality: - Pre-authentication: Integrates with AD FS to authenticate users before they access backend applications. - SSL/TLS Termination: Manages SSL certificates and encryption for secure external access. - Pass-through Authentication: Supports Kerberos constrained delegation for seamless backend authentication. - HTTP to HTTPS Redirection: Automatically redirects insecure traffic to secure connections. - Backend Server Pool Support: Load balances across multiple backend servers for high availability. Primary Value and Problem Solved: WAP addresses the challenge of providing secure remote access to internal web applications without exposing them directly to external threats. By acting as an intermediary, it ensures that only authenticated users can access sensitive resources, thereby protecting internal infrastructure from potential attacks. This setup is particularly beneficial for organizations aiming to offer remote access to applications like SharePoint, Exchange, and custom web services while maintaining stringent security protocols.




## Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server Reviews
  ### 1. ADFS WAP 2016 helps to secure your ADFS external users authentication

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Pawan K. | Senior Consultant - Active Directory, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2024

**What do you like best about Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server?**

Using ADFS WAP were able to redirectly our exteranl users to securily to use the ADFS servers without exposing it to internet.
It seamlessly works and integrate with ADFS server.
It is easy to use and have basic configuration to make it ready.

**What do you dislike about Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server?**

I don't see any major downside however just an issue which i observed is that trust broken between adfs and adfs wap while renewing SSL certificate.

**What problems is Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is helping us to keep our internal resources secure from external/internet threats.
By using ADFS WAP we were able to redirect our external users to contact to WAP in DMZ zone first without exposing internal ADFS server.



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## Microsoft Web Application Proxy - ADFS WAP 2016 Server Features
**Administration **
- Administration Console
- Task Management
- Dashboards and Visualizations
- Access Control

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- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration

**Automation**
- Test Automation
- Intelligent Automation
- Release Automation
- Automated Provisioning

**IT Management**
- Workflow Management
- Infrastructure Management
- IT Discovery

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