Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Middleware

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NSF Middleware Initiative: Managing Identity on Campus

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Title:NSF Middleware Initiative: Managing Identity on Campus (ID: EDU06205)
Author(s):Thomas J. Barton (University of Chicago) and Michael R. Gettes (Duke University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Identity and access management, a critical component for security and service provisioning architectures, requires substantial management of identity data. What are the functional pieces of that infrastructure and what tools are available to help campuses manage them? This session, sponsored by the NMI-EDIT Consortium of Internet2 and EDUCAUSE, will address these questions.
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Update on "InCommon Federation," the Higher Education Community of Trust

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Title:Update on "InCommon Federation," the Higher Education Community of Trust (ID: EDU05134)
Author(s):Susan L. Perry (Council on Library & Information Resources), Carrie E. Regenstein (Carnegie Mellon University), and David L. Wasley (University of California Office of the President)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Higher Education's InCommon Federation is open for business. Presenters will explain what InCommon is and how it runs, compelling reasons about why your institution should consider joining, and specific steps about how to participate in this scholarly trust community. It is not a technical session on Shibboleth, InCommon's underlying technology.
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Connective Middleware for Next-Generation Voice and Integrated Communications

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Title:Connective Middleware for Next-Generation Voice and Integrated Communications (ID: EDU04139)
Author(s):Benjamin Teitelbaum (Internet2)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/22/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In several new initiatives, Internet2 is building on raw network layer connectivity to encourage large-scale experimentation with new peer-to-peer, real-time communications applications. These new applications leverage application-neutral and media-neutral middleware and integrate voice, video, instant messaging, and enterprise-enabled rich presence.
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NSF Middleware Initiative: Building a Local and National Cyber-Infrastructure

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Title:NSF Middleware Initiative: Building a Local and National Cyber-Infrastructure (ID: EDU0498)
Author(s):Keith D. Hazelton (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Substantial progress has been made in furthering interinstitutional collaborative work by developing and encouraging the adoption of cyber-infrastructure tools. This session will offer an overview of this effort and provide information on how to participate in this national project. The presentation is sponsored by the NSF Middleware Initiative-EDIT Consortium of Internet2, EDUCAUSE, and SURA.
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Experiences in Middleware Deployment: "Teach a Man to Fish..."

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Title:Experiences in Middleware Deployment: "Teach a Man to Fish..." (ID: EDU03116)
Author(s):Jill Gemmill (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Arthur Vandenberg (Georgia State University), and Mary Fran Yafchak (Southeastern Universities Research Association)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Wondering how or when to deploy middleware? Campuses in the NMI Integration Testbed have deployed middleware for several months, integrating with key research and education activities. This session can help assess your readiness for deployment as testbed sites share their experiences implementing campus grids, directory services, and directory-enabled applications.
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National Science Foundation Middleware Initiative: New Focus on Collaboration

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Title:National Science Foundation Middleware Initiative: New Focus on Collaboration (ID: EDU0362)
Author(s):Kenneth J. Klingenstein (University of Colorado at Boulder), John McGee (University of Southern California), Kevin Thompson (National Science Foundation), Ann West (Michigan Technological University), and Mary Fran Yafchak (Southeastern Universities Research Association)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Substantial progress has been made in developing Grid software, enterprise directory, and authentication components for campuses and organizations to use. Now the NSF Middleware Initiative is beginning to leverage this foundation to service collaboration among scientists and educators across the nation. This session will offer a glimpse into this collaborative future.http://www.nsf-middleware.org
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Multicampus Middleware: Technical and Organizational Dimensions

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Title:Multicampus Middleware: Technical and Organizational Dimensions (ID: EDU02117)
Author(s):A. Michael Berman (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Mark Crase (California State University, Office of the Chancellor), and Kent McKinney (California State University, East Bay)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation will describe California State University's progress in developing a middleware architecture for a multicampus institution based on the work of the NSF/Internet2 Middleware Initiative. The technical, organizational, and political dimensions of the project will be addressed.
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NSF Middleware Initiative: New Features, New Opportunities

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Title:NSF Middleware Initiative: New Features, New Opportunities (ID: EDU0254)
Author(s):Alan R. Blatecky (National Science Foundation), Renee Woodten Frost (Internet2), Thomas Garritano, and Mary Fran Yafchak (Southeastern Universities Research Association)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Managing electronic personal identity, security, access, and information exchange is critical to letting scientists, engineers, and educators transparently use and share distributed resources. This seminar offers information on the new release of the National Science Foundation Middleware Initiative and how to acquire the components for use on your campus.
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On Beyond Z: Building a Directory Service

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Title:On Beyond Z: Building a Directory Service (ID: EDU0151)
Author(s):Deborah Keyek-Franssen (University of Colorado at Boulder), Marin Stanek (University of Colorado at Boulder), and Paula J. Vaughan (University of Colorado at Boulder)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Building a comprehensive directory service from the ground up means moving a campus from the A's through the Z's of a technical project. The process also includes looking beyond Z and technical complexities to partnerships, cooperation, and a cultural shift in how information and information systems are perceived, developed, used, and shared.
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Middleware: Directories

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Title:Middleware: Directories (ID: EDU0124)
Author(s):Michael R. Gettes (Duke University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This session will concentrate on identifiers, directories, and authentication. Using context from the LDAP Recipe for Configuring and Operating Directories, both design and implementation strategies for directories and directory applications will be presented. This will include detailed discussions about naming, performance, access controls, schema design and management, and application design. There will be close examination of issues associated with integration of enterprise and LAN middleware, as well as legacy system interactions.
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