RE: [provision] SPML FAQ

I think we should.

-Raj

Gavenraj Sodhi, MBA

Computer Associates

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-----Original Message-----

From: Darran Rolls [mailto:Darran.Rolls@waveset.com]

Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:23 PM

To: Jeff Bohren; provision@lists.oasis-open.org

Subject: RE: [provision] SPML FAQ

Good first draft...

Should we add to question/answer 4 details on our WSS binding and

inclusion of SAML assertions as identifiers?

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Darran Rolls http://www.waveset.com

Waveset Technologies Inc drolls@waveset.com

(512) 657 8360

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> -----Original Message-----

> From: Jeff Bohren [mailto:jbohren@opennetwork.com]

> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 6:39 PM

> To: provision@lists.oasis-open.org

> Subject: RE: [provision] SPML FAQ

> 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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