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| THE UK ACCESS MANAGEMENT FEDERATION FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH |
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The UK federation service comprises the elements listed below.
- Member enrolment
This enables an organisation to apply for membership of the UK federation and ensures it satisfies the eligibility criteria.
- 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.
- 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.
- UK Federation metadata
This ensures that federation Members are provided with metadata which provides assurance of entity ownership, technical accuracy, and currency.
- 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).
- Website
This provides Members, potential members and third parties with a central resource for information and advice on all aspects of UK federation operation.
- Training
This enables Members, potential members, and third parties to acquire hands-on experience in implementing service entities for use within the UK federation.
- 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.
- Reporting
This provides usage data, performance information, and other metrics as required by the federation funders.
- Liaison
This ensures that high-level advice about participation, interworking, and use of UK federation services is available to interested parties.
- 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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