Okta hands-on: Lab environment for testing and learning purposes.
Here are a couple of ways to do it:
1. Okta Developer Account:
- Okta offers a free developer account that provides access to a limited version of their platform.
- This is a good option for exploring Okta’s basic features.
- It allows you to create users, and applications, and configure some basic access control policies.
- Here’s a link to the Okta developer program: https://developer.okta.com/
2. Hands-on Labs:
- Several resources offer hands-on labs specifically designed to introduce you to Okta functionalities.
- These labs often guide you through setting up Okta, integrating with sample applications, and configuring user access.
- Here are some resources to explore:
- Okta Hands-on Labs: https://labs.demo.okta.com/ (may require creating a free account)
- F5 Agility Labs: Lab 2: IDaaS SAML Identity Provider (iDP) Lab (OKTA) (https://clouddocs.f5.com/training/community/iam/html/class1/module2/lab01.html)
Things to Consider for a Okta hands-on Lab Environment:
- Limited Functionality: Free developer accounts or labs may have limitations on features or user capacity.
- Focus on Learning: These environments are ideal for learning and testing, not replicating a production environment.
- Security Best Practices: Even in a lab, following basic security principles like using strong passwords is good practice.
By using these resources, you can gain valuable hands-on experience with Okta and explore its capabilities for managing user identities and access control in a safe and controlled environment.
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Okta, Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
