Keycloak Integration

Implement production-ready authentication using Keycloak as an OIDC provider. Configure realms and clients, set up user management, integrate with Backstage authentication, and test complete authentication workflows.

You'll learn to:

• Deploy Keycloak using Docker with proper configuration
• Configure realms, clients, and OIDC settings for Backstage integration
• Set up Backstage OIDC authentication provider configuration
• Test complete authentication workflows and user sessions
• Understand authentication security best practices
• Configure user groups and role mappings for permissions
• Sync Keycloak users and groups to the Backstage catalog

This hands-on lab establishes enterprise-grade authentication for your developer portal.

Key Resources:

• Authentication Overview
• OIDC Provider Setup
• Keycloak Documentation