SERVICE ELEMENTS FOR
THE UK ACCESS MANAGEMENT FEDERATION FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
[SCHEDULE 1]

The UK federation service comprises the elements listed below.

  1. Member enrolment
    This enables an organisation to apply for membership of the UK federation and ensures it satisfies the eligibility criteria.
  2. Entity registration
    This enables a Member Organisation to request the publication in UK federation metadata of a new entity registration or amendment of an existing registration.
  3. Technical support
    This provides technical advice to Members on configuring and registering Identity Providers and Service Providers within the UK federation, and assists Members in diagnosing and correcting interworking problems.
  4. UK Federation metadata
    This ensures that federation Members are provided with metadata which provides assurance of entity ownership, technical accuracy, and currency.
  5. Discovery service
    This enables a Service Provider to discover the Identity Provider which will confirm the validity of an end-user’s credentials (also known as the WAYF service).
  6. Website
    This provides Members, potential members and third parties with a central resource for information and advice on all aspects of UK federation operation.
  7. Training
    This enables Members, potential members, and third parties to acquire hands-on experience in implementing service entities for use within the UK federation.
  8. Federation integrity
    This ensures that focus is maintained on all aspects of federation integrity and security in order to foster confidence among Members in the reliability of federation provision.
  9. Reporting
    This provides usage data, performance information, and other metrics as required by the federation funders.
  10. Liaison
    This ensures that high-level advice about participation, interworking, and use of UK federation services is available to interested parties.
  11. Development
    This ensures that the technical base of the federation continues to develop in line with Members’ requirements and with international developments in federated access management.

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