RE: [provision] SPML FAQ

["Jeff Bohren" <jbohren@opennetwork.com>]

Here is my stab it this:

What is the need for this specification?

One of the biggest challenges in provisioning is adapting to a disparate
set of protocol and methodologies. This poses a great challenge to both
provisioning vendors and implementers of custom provisioning systems.
The industry would benefit if some level of standardization could be
brought to bear on this problem.



Who should be involved in this development?

Any vendor that develops provisioning systems or intends to integrate
with provisioning systems. Also any organization developing custom built
provisioning solutions. Any organization involved in identity management
should also participate.



Who will benefit from this work and how?

Both provisioning vendors and their customers will benefit from
increased standardization. The will result in lower costs, quicker
implementations, and a wider range of supported systems.



How does this work compare with related efforts at other standards
organizations? When will this specification be completed?

The SPML 1.0 specification is built on the OASIS DSMLv2 specification,
allthough it is focused on provisioning. Additionally there is a
relationship, although not an overlap, between SPML 1.0 and federated
identity standards, such as Project Liberty.

The SPML 1.0 specification has been approved as a committee
specification of the PS TC and will soon be submitted to OASIS at large.


Jeff Bohren
Product Architect
OpenNetwork Technologies, Inc
 


-----Original Message-----
From: Darran Rolls [mailto:Darran.Rolls@waveset.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 12:31 PM
To: provision@lists.oasis-open.org
Subject: [provision] SPML FAQ


Folks

OASIS is changing the Kavi based system to paste up an FAQ section for
each TC.  Here are the proposed Q's, does someone want to take the lead
on drafting some A's?

What is the need for this specification?
Who should be involved in this development?
Who will benefit from this work and how?
How does this work compare with related efforts at other standards
organizations? When will this specification be completed?

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Waveset Technologies Inc          drolls@waveset.com 
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