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Google Workspace + Okta + GitHub Integration Compatibility Chart

Integration Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────┐    SAML/SCIM    ┌─────────────────┐    SAML SSO     ┌─────────────────┐
│  Google         │ ─────────────▶  │      Okta       │ ─────────────▶  │     GitHub      │
│  Workspace      │                 │   Identity      │                 │   Enterprise    │
│ (Directory)     │                 │   Provider      │                 │     Cloud       │
└─────────────────┘                 └─────────────────┘                 └─────────────────┘
        │                                   │                                   │
        ▼                                   ▼                                   ▼
   User Directory                    SSO Management                    Repository Access
   Group Management                  SAML Assertions                   Team Management
   Attribute Sync                    User Provisioning                 Organization Control

Primary Compatibility Matrix

Component	Version Type	SAML SSO	User Provisioning	Rate Limits	User Limits	Trial Duration	Production Ready
Google Workspace	Trial	✅ SAML 2.0	✅ Full Directory Sync	No limits	No limits	14-30 days	❌ (Trial only)
Google Workspace	Paid	✅ SAML 2.0	✅ Full Directory Sync	No limits	Unlimited	N/A	✅
Okta Free/Trial	Integrator Free	✅ SAML 2.0 (SHA256)	✅ Basic SCIM	100 auth/min	10 active users	180 days inactive	❌ (Dev/Test only)
Okta	Workforce Identity	✅ SAML 2.0 (SHA256)	✅ Full SCIM	600+ auth/min	Unlimited	N/A	✅
GitHub	Free/Team	❌ No SAML	❌ No SCIM	N/A	N/A	N/A	❌
GitHub Enterprise Cloud	Trial	✅ SAML 2.0	✅ JIT + SCIM	No limits	Organization-based	30 days	❌ (Trial only)
GitHub Enterprise Cloud	Paid	✅ SAML 2.0	✅ JIT + SCIM	No limits	Unlimited	N/A	✅

Feature Support Detailed Matrix

Authentication & SSO Features

Feature	Google Workspace Trial	Google Workspace Paid	Okta Free	Okta Paid	GitHub Enterprise Trial	GitHub Enterprise Paid
SAML 2.0 IdP	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	N/A (SP only)	N/A (SP only)
SAML 2.0 SP	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support	✅ Full support
IdP-Initiated SSO	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported
SP-Initiated SSO	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported
Multi-Factor Auth	✅ Built-in	✅ Built-in	✅ Built-in	✅ Advanced	✅ Via Okta	✅ Via Okta
Conditional Access	✅ Basic	✅ Advanced	⚠️ Limited	✅ Full	✅ Basic	✅ Advanced
Session Management	✅ Google sessions	✅ Google sessions	✅ Okta sessions	✅ Advanced	✅ Basic	✅ Advanced

Provisioning & User Management

Feature	Google Workspace Trial	Google Workspace Paid	Okta Free	Okta Paid	GitHub Enterprise Trial	GitHub Enterprise Paid
User Provisioning	✅ Create/Update	✅ Create/Update	✅ Basic SCIM	✅ Full SCIM	✅ JIT only	✅ JIT + SCIM
User Deprovisioning	✅ Delete/Suspend	✅ Delete/Suspend	✅ Supported	✅ Advanced	✅ Supported	✅ Advanced
Group Mapping	✅ Basic groups	✅ Advanced OUs	✅ Basic mapping	✅ Advanced rules	⚠️ Limited	✅ Full mapping
Attribute Mapping	✅ Standard attrs	✅ Custom attrs	✅ Standard attrs	✅ Custom attrs	✅ Basic attrs	✅ Custom attrs
Real-time Sync	✅ Webhook support	✅ Webhook support	✅ Event hooks	✅ Real-time	✅ Basic sync	✅ Real-time
SCIM 2.0	✅ Full compliance	✅ Full compliance	✅ Full compliance	✅ Full compliance	✅ GitHub SCIM	✅ GitHub SCIM

Trial Version Specific Limitations

Google Workspace Trial

Limitation Type	Description	Impact	Workaround
Time Limit	14-30 day trial period	Must upgrade for continued use	Extend trial or use personal account
Admin Features	Some advanced admin features limited	Limited policy control	Upgrade for full features
Support	Limited trial support	Self-service only	Community support available
User Count	No specific limit during trial	Full user base available	N/A

Okta Free/Integrator Plan

Limitation Type	Description	Impact	Workaround
User Limit	Maximum 10 active users	Cannot test with large user base	Rotate test users
Rate Limiting	100 authentications per minute	May hit limits during testing	Stagger authentication tests
Inactivity	Deactivates after 180 days	Lose configuration if inactive	Submit OIN app or stay active
Advanced Features	Limited to basic SAML features	No advanced customization	Upgrade for full features
App Integrations	Basic integrations only	Limited to standard configs	Custom apps require upgrade

GitHub Enterprise Cloud Trial

Limitation Type	Description	Impact	Workaround
Time Limit	30-day trial period	Must upgrade for continued use	Multiple trial organizations
Organization Size	Limited seats during trial	Cannot test with full team	Use existing Enterprise org
Advanced Features	Some enterprise features limited	Limited policy testing	Upgrade for full features
Support	Trial support only	Limited assistance	Documentation and community

Integration Flow Requirements

Google Workspace → Okta Setup

Configuration Item	Required Value	Trial Support	Notes
Domain Verification	Verified domain required	✅ Supported	Can use trial domain
SAML Certificate	Google-generated cert	✅ Auto-generated	No manual cert needed
SSO URL	Google-provided URL	✅ Auto-generated	Unique per organization
Entity ID	Google workspace domain	✅ Supported	Format: google.com/a/domain
Directory Sync	API credentials	✅ Full access	Service account required

Okta → GitHub Enterprise Cloud Setup

Configuration Item	Required Value	Trial Support	Notes
GitHub App	"GitHub Enterprise Cloud - Organization"	✅ Available	From Okta catalog
SAML Configuration	SSO URL, Entity ID, Certificate	✅ Generated	Okta provides values
Organization Name	GitHub org name	✅ Required	Must exist in GitHub
SCIM Token	GitHub personal access token	✅ Manual setup	Admin token required
User Assignment	Okta users/groups	✅ Supported	Limited to 10 in free plan

Configuration Matrix by Integration Type

SAML SSO Configuration

Setting	Google Workspace	Okta	GitHub Enterprise
Entity ID	google.com/a/[domain]	Okta-generated	github.com/orgs/[org]
SSO URL	accounts.google.com/o/saml2/idp	[oktadomain]/app/[app]/sso/saml	From Okta
ACS URL	N/A (IdP)	From GitHub	github.com/orgs/[org]/saml/consume
Certificate	Auto-generated	Auto-generated	From Okta
Name ID Format	Email	Configurable	Email (recommended)
Signature Algorithm	SHA-256	SHA-256	SHA-256

SCIM Provisioning Configuration

Setting	Google Workspace	Okta	GitHub Enterprise
SCIM Endpoint	N/A (source)	To GitHub	api.github.com/scim/v2/orgs/[org]
Authentication	N/A	Bearer token	Personal access token
User Attributes	Standard + custom	Mappable	GitHub user fields
Group Support	OU mapping	Group mapping	Team mapping
Provisioning Actions	Source events	Create/Update/Delete	JIT + SCIM actions

Trial Testing Workflow

Phase 1: Initial Setup (Days 1-3)

Day 1: Google Workspace Trial
├── Sign up for trial
├── Verify domain
├── Create test users and groups
└── Configure basic settings

Day 2: Okta Free Plan
├── Create Integrator Free Plan
├── Configure Google Workspace app
├── Set up directory sync
└── Test user import

Day 3: GitHub Enterprise Cloud Trial
├── Start Enterprise Cloud trial
├── Create organization
├── Configure SAML with Okta
└── Test basic SSO

Phase 2: Integration Testing (Days 4-7)

Day 4-5: End-to-End SSO Testing
├── IdP-initiated SSO flows
├── SP-initiated SSO flows
├── Error handling scenarios
└── Multi-factor authentication

Day 6-7: Provisioning Testing
├── User lifecycle management
├── Group membership changes
├── Attribute synchronization
└── Deprovisioning workflows

Phase 3: Advanced Testing (Days 8-14)

Day 8-10: Security Testing
├── Certificate validation
├── Session management
├── Conditional access policies
└── Audit log verification

Day 11-14: Scale Testing
├── Multiple user scenarios
├── Concurrent authentication
├── Performance validation
└── Documentation preparation

Production Migration Checklist

Pre-Migration Requirements

• Google Workspace: Upgrade to Business/Enterprise
• Okta: Upgrade to Workforce Identity ($2-8/user/month)
• GitHub: Purchase Enterprise Cloud licenses ($21/user/month)
• Custom Domains: Configure production domains
• SSL Certificates: Implement production certificates
• Backup Strategy: Export configurations and user data

Configuration Migration

• SAML Certificates: Update with production certificates
• Domain Settings: Change from trial to production domains
• User Accounts: Migrate or recreate production users
• Group Mappings: Verify organizational unit mappings
• Application Assignments: Update user/group assignments
• Policies: Configure production security policies

Testing & Validation

• SSO Flows: Test all authentication scenarios
• Provisioning: Verify user lifecycle management
• Performance: Load test with expected user volume
• Security: Penetration testing and security audit
• Disaster Recovery: Test backup and recovery procedures
• User Training: Conduct end-user training sessions

Troubleshooting Common Trial Issues

Authentication Issues

Problem	Likely Cause	Solution
SAML Assertion Invalid	Certificate mismatch	Verify certificates in all systems
User Not Found	Attribute mapping issue	Check email/username mapping
Access Denied	Group membership	Verify user assigned to correct groups
Session Timeout	Session policy conflict	Adjust session timeout settings

Provisioning Issues

Problem	Likely Cause	Solution
Users Not Syncing	API token expired	Refresh service account credentials
Groups Not Mapped	Mapping configuration	Verify group claim configuration
Partial Sync	Rate limiting	Check for API rate limit errors
Duplicate Users	Multiple identity sources	Implement identity reconciliation

Cost Analysis for Production

Monthly Cost Breakdown (50 users)

Service	Trial Cost	Production Cost/Month	Annual Cost
Google Workspace Business	Free (30 days)	$300 ($6/user)	$3,600
Okta Workforce Identity	Free (10 users)	$250 ($5/user)	$3,000
GitHub Enterprise Cloud	Free (30 days)	$1,050 ($21/user)	$12,600
Total Integration Cost	$0	$1,600/month	$19,200/year

ROI Considerations

• Security Enhancement: Centralized identity management
• Productivity Gains: Single sign-on reduces authentication time
• Compliance: Audit trails and access controls
• Operational Efficiency: Automated provisioning/deprovisioning
• Reduced IT Overhead: Centralized user management

Summary & Recommendations

✅ Full Trial Compatibility

All three platforms can be integrated during their trial periods with the following optimal configuration:

• Google Workspace: 30-day trial with full SAML IdP capabilities
• Okta Integrator Free Plan: Permanent free tier for up to 10 users
• GitHub Enterprise Cloud: 30-day trial with full SAML SSO support

🔧 Key Integration Points

1. Directory Flow: Google Workspace → Okta (user source)
2. Authentication Flow: User → GitHub → Okta → Google Workspace
3. Provisioning Flow: Google Workspace → Okta → GitHub (SCIM)

⚠️ Critical Trial Limitations

• Okta: 10 active users maximum
• Time Constraints: 30-day limit for Google Workspace and GitHub
• Production Features: Some advanced features require paid plans

🎯 Recommended Trial Strategy

1. Week 1: Set up all three platforms and basic integration
2. Week 2: Test end-to-end SSO and provisioning workflows
3. Week 3: Advanced testing and security validation
4. Week 4: Document findings and prepare production migration

This compatibility matrix demonstrates that the Google Workspace + Okta + GitHub integration is fully feasible during trial periods, with seamless migration paths to production environments.