Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are logs stored?

If you installed fabric identity with Docker, you can access logs through the command docker logs fabric.identity. If you installed directly in Windows via IIS, you should be able to view logs at C:\inetpub\wwwroot\identity\logs.

2. Is string comparison case sensitive?

For the most part, our API is case sensitive. The only exceptions are subjectID, identity provider name, and group name, which can be sent in from third party identity provider with different casing, so fabric identity convert them to lower case before storing and comparing.

3. When do I register my service/app as an API resource vs a client?

If you have APIs that you want to protect as resources for other clients to access, you need to define the necessary scopes that will need to be present in the client's access token. A client is typically an application, although it can also be an API itself, that needs access to API resources. A client is only granted access if it presents the necessary scope to the API resource.

4. How can I learn more about OpenID Connect and Oauth 2?

OpenID Connect and Oauth2 are both open protocols that have been widely adopted, so you can easily find resources on the internet. Check out our Resources page for readings and videos to learn more.