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AAF Technical Newsletter #22 - March 2017
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IdP 3.3.0 - Update

Have you upgraded your IdP lately?

AAF will be releasing the next version of our Shibboleth IdP installer in the coming weeks. The new installer will provide additional features, including:
  • an upgrade to the latest version of Shibboleth and Jetty
  • support for ORACLE databases
  • the capability to create and manage auEduPersonSharedToken value in your LDAP / AD.
If you haven't upgraded your IdP from V2 to V3, we recommend that you do so as soon as possible.
 
If you have already upgraded to V3 using the AAF IdP Installer, then upgrading to the latest version will be simple. The next version of the IdP Installer will provide a simple upgrade path and ensure you avoid running unsupported software.

Useful links: If you would like to discuss your Shibboleth IdP V3 upgrade, contact AAF Support: support@aaf.edu.au

ORCID API v2.0

 
ORCID have recently upgraded their API from version 1.2 to 2.0. If you are not already using API 2.0, it is recommended that you start planning an upgrade to the latest release.

API 2.0 provides a number of enhancements which include:
  • summary views, making large records more efficient to handle
  • support for ORCID’s peer review functionality
  • support for grouped works within the ORCID message schema
  • better support for biographical information associated with the ORCID record
  • faster API calls for the most common information on an ORCID record
  • streamlined permission scopes
  • updated error codes and messaging.
If you are currently implementing or planning an integration it is recommended that you use API 2.0.

More information, including full documentation is available on the ORCID website and also on GitHub.

API 2.0 resources:

New AAF support portal coming soon


In the coming months, the AAF Support team will be releasing a new look support portal that will offer our subscribers a more user friendly interface, easier navigation and other enhanced features. Support requests will not be interrupted during the implementation process and we will keep you updated on a go live date and other important changes you can expect.

Next Generation AAF Project Close


The Next Generation AAF project has successfully delivered all major outcomes and is now coming to a close. The project deliverables included:
  • improved availability and automation following a successful migration to Amazon Web Services
  • better support for mobile devices through the new Discovery Service
  • improved presentation of reporting data and greater flexibility through the new Reporting Service
  • revised Disaster Recovery Plan, Information Security Policy, and Business Continuity Plan
  • faster deployment for new Identity Providers (IdP) and automatic patching and updates with the new hosted IdP service.
For more information visit the AAF Next Generation project.

The Early Adopter Program is underway

New SaaS Hosted IdP solution

The Early Adopter Program has commenced, and a small number of customers are involved with the initial release of the new Hosted IdP solution. The AAF will work with customers through this program to shape the product, identify enhancement opportunities and prioritise improvements in preparation for a full release later this year.

The Early Adopter Program participants are:
  • CSIRO
  • La Trobe University
  • Macquarie University
  • Swinburne University
  • University of Canberra
  • University of New South Wales
  • University of Tasmania
  • University of Technology Sydney

AAF Support

If you require additional support please contact the AAF Support Desk:

Email: support@aaf.edu.au  | Web: www.support.aaf.edu.au
 
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