InCommon has scheduled two Shibboleth Installation Workshops for May and June, 2016. We have front-loaded the schedule this year because of the end-of-life of Shib IdPv2, July 31, 2016.

Registration is open for these workshops:
    •    May 19-20, 2016, at the University of Chicago in Chicago

    •    June 23-24, 2016, at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY


For details on the training sessions and links to register, please go to www.incommon.org/shibtraining

These two-day training sessions cover both the Identity Provider and Service Provider software, as well as some integration issues. We will focus the training sessions on people who wish to learn about and eventually deploy IdPv3. Those interested in upgrading from v2.x will also find value, but we will mainly cover IdPv3 as an independent topic to ensure we deliver the clearest content possible. Here is what you can expect:

• A two-day, directed self-paced workshop

• Hands-on installation of the identity provider and service provider software

• Experienced trainers providing overviews and one-on-one help 

• Discussions on configuration and suggested practices for federation

• Attendance is limited to 40


The workshops will offer the chance to:

• Install a prototype Shibboleth identity or service provider in a virtual machine environment

• Discuss how to configure and running the software in production

• Learn about integration with other identity management components such as LDAP and selected service providers


Knowledge of identity management concepts and related implementation experience is strongly recommended. Organizations are encouraged to send one or two attendees who best represent the following functions:

• System install, integration, and ongoing support staff

• Campus technology architects


For more information and a link to register, go to www.incommon.org/shibtraining.

To learn more about Shibboleth, see the Shibboleth wiki (wiki.shibboleth.net). More information on federated identity can be found at www.incommon.org.