Middleware Announcements

[Renee Frost <>]

The second NSF Middleware Initiative (NMI) Integration Testbed results
workshop, "Experiences in Middleware Deployment", will be held
on Monday, November 3, 2003, preceding the EDUCAUSE annual
conference.

Middleware deployment and integration with existing applications and
information systems can be a daunting task for any organization. The
challenges involved are often as much cultural and political as they are
technical. Fortunately, while specific deployment directions and
timelines may vary, there are many common problems and common solutions
for those in the throes of deployment. Topics covered include:

- enterprise-wide identity and directory services case studies 
- directory-enabled applications deployment and management 
- campus and research grid roll-out strategies

The NMI Integration Testbed
(http://www.nsf-middleware.org/testbed)
sites have been actively involved in middleware integration at their
institutions and have been focused since June 2002 on evaluating the
utility and feasibility of this integration into key research and
education activities. Throughout this process, they have learned much
about what to do, what not to do, and what to expect when deploying
middleware. Campuses presenting include:

* The University of Alabama at Birmingham 
* The University of Florida 
* Georgia State University 
* The University of Virginia 
* The University of Southern California

The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT on Monday,
November 3, 2003, preceding the EDUCAUSE annual conference
(http://www.educause.edu/conference/annual/2003).
Though the event is located in close proximity to the EDUCAUSE
conference, separate registration and logistics apply.

** There is no charge to attend this NMI Integration Testbed workshop but
registration is limited and will close October 17, 2003. **

Ongoing details for this workshop will be available at: 
http://www.nsf-middleware.org/testbed/meetings/workshop1103/1103agenda.html

Mary Fran Yafchak 
IT Program Coordinator 
SURA (Southeastern Universities Research Association) 
http://www.sura.org


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