PEER is envisioned as a lightweight, global registrar for SAML Metadata representing both SAML and non-SAML endpoints (e.g., OpenID, IMI). It is intended as a focused activity to catalyze international use of federated identity. The service is not intended to be a replacement for federation or inter-federation, but is intended to be a tool supporting such activities.
PEER software, released in September 2011, can be tested online. As a result of the initial tests, requests were made for new features to be added, please refer to the Milestones below for further information.
Discussion on the PEER service model will start at the beginning of 2012; at the end of 2011 an analysis of sustainability for PEER will be prepared.
| Date | Milestone |
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| April 2011 | YACO contracted to develop PEER software |
| Sept 2011 | PEER software delivered; see also PEER test version is made available for the public. |
| Nov 2011 | YACO contracted to carry out new software development, see below. |
| March 2012 | Enhanced PEER software due |
| June 2012 | PEER Pilot to start |
More information about PEER are available at: https://spaces.internet2.edu/display/PEER/Home
PEER Enhancement
The table below describes the work that will be carried out by YACO between Nov 2011 and March 2012.
| Milestone | Date | Description |
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| Mil 1 | Nov 2011 | PEER release with the following new features and bug fixes:
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| Mil 2 | Dec 2011 | PEER release with the following new features and bug fixes:
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| Mil 3 | Jan 2012 | PEER release with the following new features and bug fixes:
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| Mil 4 | Feb 2012 | PEER release with the following new features and bug fixes:
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| Mil 5 | March 2012 | PEER release with the following new features and bug fixes:
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