-7/31/03
-Version 1.1
+4/30/04
+Version 1.2
-This release represents a fully compatible minor update to the Shibboleth 1.0 release,
-and is considered to be ready for production use.
+This release represents a fully compatible minor update
+to the Shibboleth 1.0 release, and is considered to be
+ready for production use.
-Features and Changes in 1.0 and 1.1
+New features in 1.2
Origin
+-----------------
-New OpenSAML jarfile (see OpenSAML NEWS file)
+Multi-federation support. Most origin configuration,
+including signing credentials and identifiers, can be
+overriden depending on the recipient of the assertions.
-Rewritten Attribute Resolver system in AA to support easy
-addition of attributes at runtime and simpler development
-of alternate attribute sources using Java.
+Simplified application architecture. Both origins
+and targets are now referred to using a single
+identifier called a "provider id".
-Bug fixes to attribute-specific queries
+The Attribute Authority can be configured to answer
+requests with multiple SAML Subject formats,
+increasing interoperability with other SAML-based
+software.
-Support for SAML authentication method
+Signing credentials can now be loaded from a variety
+of formats, including those commonly used with OpenSSL.
-A sample resolver file for using standard LDAP person and
-inetOrgPerson attributes is included. [1.1]
+The origin now validates all requests from 1.2+ targets
+against federation metadata.
-Support for a runtime-derived per-requester persistent
-identifier attribute to support anonymous personalization
-by targets has been added via an attribute plugin. [1.1]
+Compatibility with 1.1 targets.
-Specialized sites without privacy needs can configure
-identity-based handles interoperable with other SAML
-deployments. [1.1]
+Separate logs are created for errors and transaction
+auditing.
-Security enhancements in the Crypto Handle Repository. [1.1]
+Easier logging configuration.
+Support is included for pulling attribute data from SQL
+databases using JDBC. The JDBC Data Connector includes
+support for conection pooling and prepared statements.
-Target
-
-Revamped security layer with XML-based trust metadata
-
-Support for runtime refreshing of metadata from multiple sources
+Mechanism for throttling requests to the Handle Service.
+This improves performance by preventing the server from
+becoming saturated with signing requests.
-Command-line tool to download and verify metadata files
+Support for signatures on all SAML Assertions and
+Responses, which allows for more interoperability
+with other SAML-based software.
-Bug fixes to attribute handling
+Attribute Release Policies can contain match functions
+on attribute values. This allows the release of specific
+values based on regular expression.
-Support for contact information in error pages
+Support has been added to the Attribute Authority for
+using alternate data connectors in the event of a
+failure.
-Fixes to handling of Unicode characters
+The resolvertest program can now process and enforce
+Attribute Release Policies.
-Support for alternate session backing stores
+Updated library dependencies, including OpenSAML and XML
+Security.
-The SHAR can use TCP sockets when responding to the Apache
-module, for specialized deployment behind firewalls. [1.1]
+Many important bug fixes
-Attribute acceptance policies have been greatly enhanced, and
-are now used to configure all aspects of attribute handling by
-the target, except for requesting specific attributes by
-sitename. Adding attributes now takes place in one configuration
-step. [1.1]
-Support for Apache 1.3 on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 has been added.
-[1.1]
-
-Microsoft IIS web server support has been added via an ISAPI
-filter and extension. [1.1]
+Target
+-----------------
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