Implementing Implementing Infrastructure for the Infrastructure for the eUniversity eUniversity Art Vandenberg Director 404-463-9601 [email protected]Fred Przystas Project Manager 404-463-9602 [email protected]University System of Georgia Annual Computing University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference Conference October 25-27, 2000 October 25-27, 2000 Information Systems & Technology Advanced Campus Services Georgia State University
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Implementing Infrastructure Implementing Infrastructure for the eUniversityfor the eUniversity
University System of Georgia Annual Computing ConferenceUniversity System of Georgia Annual Computing ConferenceOctober 25-27, 2000October 25-27, 2000
Information Systems & TechnologyAdvanced Campus Services
Georgia State University
The “eUniversity”The “eUniversity”
Why the Rush? Why Do We Need It?
Why the Rush?Why the Rush?
As universities continue to expand their customer base via the internet, they are reaching beyond their territory into YOUR territory.
Distance is no longer a barrier as a result of the internet and “Distance Learning.”
Playing “catch-up” is difficult given the rate at which technology and information is currently speeding along this virtual internet highway.
Why do we need the Why do we need the “eUniversity?”“eUniversity?”
Improve the quality of University ServicesReduction of CostsOpen New Avenues for RevenueMore sophisticated ways of doing businessEnhance collaborative researchProvide a campus portal for students to
obtain various services
Major Areas of FocusMajor Areas of Focus
E-academics – enhanced technology learning and distance learning
E-research – promotes collaborative research and scholarly publishing
Major Areas of FocusMajor Areas of Focus
E-business – electronic administrative services, i.e., travel, purchasing, and supply
E-community – become a valued resource for the surrounding communities we serve by providing easy access to various online services such as GIL, G.L.O.B.E, and eCore
How do we get there?How do we get there?
Coordination – Project PlanningCooperation – Inclusion of StakeholdersCreativity – Funding and ResourcesConsultation – Hire an outside group to
examine what you have, and what you will need to implement the “eUniversity”
What Else Is Needed?What Else Is Needed?S
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YPublic Key Infrastructure
PKI
SSEECCUURRIITTYY
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
ENCRYPTED TRANSACTIONS
CERTIFICATE AUTHORITY
UNIVERSAL UNIQUE ID (UUID)
REGISTRATION AUTHORITY
TRUST
IDENTIFICATION
YOU NEED IT TO...
COMPETE & SURVIVE!COMPETE & SURVIVE!
Public Key InfrastructurePublic Key Infrastructure
Overviews, conceptual framework, best practices, “LDAP recipe”
Extensive links to other sites The Authoritative Hub for Higher Education
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
CREN <http://www.cren.net/>
“mission is to support higher education and research organizations with strategic IT knowledge services…”
TechTalk series – live audiocastsInterviews with technology experts – real life
scenariosCREN Certificate Authority initiative
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
Federal PKI Technical Working Group <http://gits-sec.treas.gov/fpkitechwork.htm>
Providing leadership in public key and directory technology over last decade
Establishing models for interoperationAddressing policy issues, cf. ACESGTRI participated in Federal Bridge CA
demonstration project
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
Net@Edu PKI for Networked Higher Education Working Group <http://www.educause.edu/netatedu/groups/pki/>
Sponsoring “a series of summit meetings”eduPerson LDAP objectclass (with Internet2)
– attributes of a higher education personUSG Central Office personnel involved
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
The Burton Group <http://www.tbg.com/>
Network infrastructure strategy consultantsGSU subscribes to Network Strategy ServiceConducted seminars on directories (9/1999)
and PKI (3/2000) for USGTBG recommendations endorsed by ACIT[FYI: Jamie Lewis, CEO, is GSU grad]
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
The GartnerGroup <http://gartner4.gartnerweb.com/public/static/home/home.html>
Industry consultant providing research highlights and analysis of industry trends
USG subscriptionDecision Drivers service includes PKI model:
– 2,800 factors related to PKI vendor evaluation– Tool facilitates collaborative definition of criteria
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) <http://www.ietf.org/>– LDAP Specifications (RFCs 2251-2256)
Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services, by Timothy Howes– Author of LDAP while at U. Michigan– Developed Netscape’s LDAP directory
– Text introduces directory architecture, addresses life-cycle deployment, and provides case studies
Discovery of Resources (cont.)Discovery of Resources (cont.)Directory Interoperability Forum <
http://www.directoryforum.org/> – Forum established 1999, then merged in July 2000 with...
The Open Group’s Directory Program <http://www.opengroup.org/directory/>– “promotes open and interoperable directories based on open standards”– Members: Cisco, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell...
ACS - 2 staff providing “broad coordinating role” to “advance the development of a university-wide consensus regarding directions and strategies.”
A goal is to foster interactions and encourage communication
Use IETF model - working groups convened to address specific task
Organizational Structure – Organizational Structure – Steering GroupSteering Group
CIO & his IT Directors representing:– Networks, educational technology, library systems,
administrative applications, strategic planning
Discussion and consensus process sets:– Overall scope– Task priorities– Resource allocation
Liaison with University System & others
Organizational Structure – Organizational Structure – Data Stewards for GSU Person Data Stewards for GSU Person
Working GroupWorking Group
Functional data stewards representing:– Human resources, student systems, affiliates, library,
alumni, and information technology
Reviewing eduPerson objectclassMapping data sources to LDAP attributesReconciliation & synchronization processesRecommending policy
– cf. GSU Enterprise Directory Policy
Organizational Structure – Organizational Structure – LDAP Design Technical Working LDAP Design Technical Working
GroupGroupSenior technical staff – Unix and NovellSchema design technical issuesImplementation of the directory:
– Replication & synchronization– Interfaces between directories– Interoperability of clients– Migration of existing “directory” apps – sendmail alias
forwarding, dialin authorization, PPP access...
Organizational Structure – Organizational Structure – Interactions with other groupsInteractions with other groups
April 2000 – GSU, OIIT, GaTech re GartnerGroup Decision Drivers for PKI
June 2000 – “common directory” proposal becomes SURA response to I2 PKILabs RFP (not awarded but contacts good)
August 2000 – “common directory” proposal restated for Vice Chancellor OIIT
October 2000 – GSU, UGA, GIT, OIIT meet re LDAP directory implementation
Organizational Structure – Organizational Structure – Mutual Interest & Common GoalsMutual Interest & Common Goals
Internet2 Middleware Initiative’s Goal: “The goal… is to assist in the creation of interoperable middleware infrastructures among the membership of Internet2 and related communities.– 1. Make it happen...– 2. Be an honest broker…– 3. Integrate across applications...– 4. Interoperate between campuses…”
March 2000 – ACS establishes broad objectives based on:– The Burton Group recommendations– Internet2 Middleware Initiative– Existing GSU application needs
Expectation that as work proceeds, refinement of objectives will occur based on communication with and input of others
White Paper 6/30/2000 – summarize issues for successful infrastructure deployment:– Take strategic enterprise approach– Use collaboration and communication– Leverage existing initiatives in community of interest
Define PKI evaluation criteria PKI 7/15/2000– Ambitious, but GartnerGroup Decision Drivers a tool– Refined to “First establish directory infrastructure…”
Define GSU common directory 8/15/2000– Of course this is ambitious, but you need a start– Data Stewards WG met biweekly from June 2000– ~35 core attributes mapped to data sources– Reconciliation, prime authority issues being worked
Identify collaborative opportunities 8/15/2000– Common Directory...SURA...USG Common Directory– Internet2 BOF? SURA BOF? U. Alabama Birmingham?
Draft policy and procedure for managing “GSU Person” 9/15/2000– Purpose and guiding principles of stewardship
Version 1.0 policy and procedure for managing “GSU Person” 12/15/2000– Finalize via campus review– Documentation of identifiers, timing & synchronization
for directory, information for administrative account management
Performance Objectives (cont.)Performance Objectives (cont.)Identify directory infrastructure and PKI funding
requirements & sources 12/15/2000– Timing for FY 2001 year end and FY 2002– Coordination with USG directory strategies
Establish account management for administrative applications 3/15/2001– Each new person has accounts set up in timely manner– I2-MI: “Identifiers, Authentication, and Directories: Best
Practices for Higher Education” <http://middleware.internet2.edu/best-practices.html>
ConclusionConclusion
Advanced Campus Services is key to GSU strategic focus for enterprise directories
Full time focus on “broad coordinating role” essential to establishing collaboration and consensus development of solutions
Goal: provide a strategic, competitive advantage to the University System community.