Grouper Developers Forum

[Tom Barton <>]

Yes, SPML, or something very nearly identical to it, is critically 
needed. I know you are neck deep in it, and we might find a few others 
willing to jump in as deeply. 10 years ago SAML was in a similar state. 
With enough energy and involvement...

Tom

Tom Zeller wrote:
> I was working on the wiki, when I came across some blog posts (from
> this past Spring) regarding spml. I don't particularly like spml that
> much (I mean, how can anyone like xml), but there's just nothing else
> out there (right ?) besides custom APIs (for example, google).
>
> Not that anyone has time, but here are the links :
>
> http://identityblog.burtongroup.com/bgidps/2010/02/spml-is-on-life-support-.html
>
> "SPML is on life support...but it (or something like it) is desperately 
> needed"
>
>
> http://identityblog.burtongroup.com/bgidps/2010/02/spml-life-support-redux.html
>
>  “Is SPML on life support? Not quite, judging from all the RFP
> requests that still ask for it to be supported.” SPML needs a better
> implementation, better standardization, and a champion (Oracle).
>
>
> http://identitynetworks.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/provisioning-will-spml-emerge/
>
> Paraphrase : If not SPML, then virtual LDAP directories or SAML ?