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Introduction # Okta recently released a beta version of their Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which enables AI assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Okta APIs using natural language commands. The MCP Server acts as a bridge between AI agents and Okta’s management APIs, allowing you to perform administrative tasks through conversational interfaces.

Complete Docker-compose stack for testing Okta RADIUS Agent with OpenVPN AS, including automated MFA test scripts and configuration examples. The guide covers setup, configuration, client IP reporting, supported factors, and security best practices.

Learn how to implement step-up MFA with Okta in Citrix environments. This article explores three practical solutions: Okta group-based policies, dual-StoreFront architecture, and Citrix ADC with nFactor authentication. Discover the best approach for your organization.

Automate AWS EC2 power management and DNS updates using Okta Workflows, AWS Lambda, and CloudWatch. Start and stop VMs from the Okta dashboard, enforce scheduled shutdowns, and dynamically update DNS records. The guide covers setup steps, security considerations, and cost management in AWS demo environments.

How to integrate GLPI, an open-source IT service management platform, with Okta for SSO. It covers running a GLPI test environment via Docker, LDAP and SAML configuration walkthroughs, and notes on OAuth/OIDC with commercial plugins. The guide highlights user import, authentication options, demo readiness, and security limitations for non-production use.

This guide explains how to send Base64-encoded HTTP headers with Okta Access Gateway (OAG) using nginx configuration extensions. It covers internal-only app setup, usage of OpenResty modules, and examples for encoding user data in headers. Solutions include native nginx directives and Lua scripting, supporting common legacy integration needs for secure internal communication and custom header enrichment.

Enable rapid SCIM server testing with Okta using Flask, Docker Compose, and ngrok tunnels. This guide details a working starter solution with persistent PostgreSQL data, Makefile commands for easy management, and public access via ngrok. Ideal for demo and development, it supports Okta provisioning but implements no production-grade security. Sample endpoints, troubleshooting notes, and port references included for quick setup.