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This page covers the foundational concepts behind Maverics — modes, interfaces, and deployment models. Each concept links to detailed reference documentation for deeper exploration.

Modes

The Orchestrator operates in five modes, each addressing a different identity protocol or deployment pattern.
ModeProtocolUse Case
OIDC ProviderOpenID ConnectModern web and mobile SSO with claim enrichment and IdP failover
SAML ProviderSAML 2.0Legacy enterprise federation with protocol translation
HTTP ProxyHTTPProtect applications without code modification
LDAP ProviderLDAPVirtual directory for LDAP-dependent applications
AI Identity GatewayMCPAI agent identity via MCP Bridge and MCP Proxy
Modes can run simultaneously on a single Orchestrator instance — deploy one binary that handles OIDC, SAML, and LDAP at the same time.

Interfaces

Two interfaces configure the same Orchestrator — choose the one that fits your workflow.
InterfaceBest ForDescription
Console UIVisual configurationWeb-based management at maverics.strata.io — point-and-click setup, deployment management, audit logging
Configuration (YAML)Declarative configurationLocal configuration files checked into version control — ideal for GitOps workflows
Both interfaces configure the same underlying Orchestrator — changes made in one are reflected in the other.

Deployment Models

The Orchestrator is designed to run wherever your applications run. Three deployment models cover the most common environments:
  • Cloud — Orchestrator runs in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) alongside cloud-native applications. Ideal for teams with fully cloud-based identity stacks.
  • On-premises — Orchestrator runs in data centers alongside legacy applications. Critical for enterprises with mainframe, LDAP, or on-prem web applications that cannot migrate to the cloud.
  • Hybrid — A mix of cloud and on-premises Orchestrators managed from a single Console. This is the most common model for enterprises modernizing incrementally.
The Console is always cloud-hosted (SaaS) regardless of where Orchestrators are deployed.

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