[dsml] Fwd: LDAP and DSML PLUGFEST - 29-31 JANUARY 2003

[Winston Bumpus <wbumpus@novell.com>]

All,

I thought this would be interesting to the members of this committee.

Winston Bumpus
OASIS - DSTC Chair

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• From: Chris Harding <c.harding@opengroup.org>
• To: dif-members@opengroup.org
• Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:58:17 +0000

Hi -

The Directory Interoperability Forum (DIF) is holding next year's first 
LDAP and DSML interoperability PLUGFEST for directories and 
directory-enabled applications in Burlingame, CA (near San Francisco 
airport) January 29-31, 2003.

DIRECTORY VENDORS should attend this PLUGFEST because they will be able to 
test interoperability of their directories and any new features - 
especially support for DSML, with other leading directories.

DIRECTORY-ENABLED APPLICATION VENDORS can use this PLUGFEST to certify that 
their applications are "LDAP Ready", an Open Group Certification that 
assures customers that the applications are guaranteed interoperabile with 
LDAP Certified directory products.

WHAT IS A PLUGFEST?

PLUGFESTS are events where multiple vendors meet and test product 
interoperability ­ in real life. These events are the most effective way to 
test product interoperability, because they are tested against products 
they will meet in customer IT infrastructures.

You can participate in this PLUGFEST either by bringing your products to 
Burlingame, or for the first time - remotely, via the Internet.

Coming to Burlingame has the advantage that you will be able to discuss and 
solve any conflicts with other implementers ­ on the spot. But facilities 
there are limited. To be sure of your place, please register your interest 
by Thursday, November 30, 2002 by contacting c.harding@opengroup.org. When 
you register, we will provide details regarding travel, accommodations, 
agenda and setup.

PLUGFEST COST
The attendance fee for a DIF member company is $1,000. This covers up to 3 
attendees and you may test as many products as you wish. The attendance fee 
includes a complimentary pass (worth $295) to the conference of The Open 
Group the following week (February 3-7, also in San Francisco, see 
http://www.opengroup.org/sfo2003/) and the concurrent meetings of the DIF 
that week.

Remote participation (by web and 'phone) will be at $250 per company (your 
Internet connection and 'phone charges are not included.)

I encourage you to attend these popular and valuable events. I look forward 
to hearing from you!

Regards,

Chris
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