Re: [bdx] Groups - Inter-Cloud BDX Identity Use Cases (OASIS ID Cloud -Inter-Cloud Doc Exchange Use Case v0.11 2011-03-25.doc) uploaded

[Mike Edwards <mike_edwards@uk.ibm.com>]

Folks,

Clearly, the BDX 4 corner model has
a need for good use case descriptions and this applies to Identity and
Trust as well as
to the other aspects of the infrastructure.
 Equally, it is reasonable to ensure that the mechanisms used for
the BDX specifications
take into account the approaches adopted
more widely in the industry.

However, I am very concerned with what
I interpret as an expansion of the scope of the work of the BDX TC, particularly
when
that expansion is into territory where
there is already a great deal of activity being conducted elsewhere.

"a broader framework that can encompass
the various 3-corner models" is the first example of this expansion.
 
The BDX TC is chartered to address the
4 corner model - to deal with 3-corner models also is to take on a lot
more work
and I think that this is inappropriate
for the BDX TC.

The establishment of a formal liaison
between BDX and the Id-Cloud TC also appears to take the BDX TC into new
territory.
"Cloud Computing" is not part
of the work in the charter for the BDX TC.  I fear that an expansion
of the work of the BDX TC into
this area will be to the detriment of
the work on the 4 corner model - Cloud computing is a big area with a lot
of active work
going on in a variety of venues.  I
am doubtful that venturing into this space will serve the BDX TC well -
and that it will likely
divert attention and energy from the
matters that only the BDX TC is going to look at.


In standards work, it is usually best
to stay focussed, otherwise there is a danger of never completing anything
useful.


Yours, Mike

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From:	roger@traxian.com
To:	bdx@lists.oasis-open.org
Date:	26/03/2011 18:11
Subject:	[bdx] Groups - Inter-Cloud BDX Identity Use Cases (OASIS ID Cloud - Inter-Cloud   Doc Exchange Use Case v0.11 2011-03-25.doc) uploaded

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We had some earlier email discussion on this list
about defining identity /
Trust Framework use cases (a notion that Thomas Gundel I think supported).
Since then, I became aware of another OASIS TC on 'Identity in the Cloud'
(aka id-cloud). That TC has a use case analysis effort that seems well
matched to what seemed to be needed from this TC's perspective.

This initial draft is in considerable need of improvement, not least as
to
my various errors and mis-characterizations of the BDX Addressing/Security
models. As stated in the document, one goal was to define a broader
framework that can encompass the various 3-corner network models, and
facilitate easy, end-to-end connection setup more broadly.

Feedback and suggested edits are very welcome. If the TC agrees, we might
even collaborate to get this to 'Approved Document' status for
re-submission to the Id-Cloud TC. (I have already posted it there for
feedback from that group). 

I would also like to propose establishing a formal liaison relationship
between the two TCs. Id-Cloud TC members also seem well plugged into the
world of identity standards (i.e. KI, OIX etc) and may have useful input
about how best to move this forward.

The goal, obviously, is to get broad buy-in and adoption, in particular
by
some of the larger industry players. With that in mind, the document uses
the term 'Inter-Cloud' to position the BDX requirements as a leading edge
use case for a big, important shift in the Cloud Computing world more
generally.

I look forward to any feedback and further discussion, whether via document
comments here, on the email list, or on upcoming TC calls.

Best regards,
Roger Bass




 -- Roger Bass

The document named Inter-Cloud BDX Identity Use Cases (OASIS ID Cloud -
Inter-Cloud Doc Exchange Use Case v0.11 2011-03-25.doc) has been submitted
by Roger Bass to the OASIS Business Document Exchange TC document
repository.

Document Description:
Use cases relating to identity issues in "Inter-Cloud"
business
document exchange, including both 4-corner and 3-corner scenarios.

View Document Details:
http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/document.php?document_id=41623

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http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/download.php/41623/OASIS%20ID%20Cloud%20-%20Inter-Cloud%20Doc%20Exchange%20Use%20Case%20v0.11%202011-03-25.doc


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