The NZ federation supports the following protocols, software systems and versions.
| Protocol | Level of Support |
|---|---|
| SAML 2.0 |
Supported |
| SAML 1.1 | Not supported |
For more information on the relationship between SAML and Shibboleth, see the FAQ on SAML and Shibboleth relationship.
| Software |
|
|---|---|
| Shibboleth System 2.x and minor releases | Supported |
| Shibboleth System 1.3 and older |
Not supported (Shibboleth 1.3 had its end-of-life on June 30, 2010) |
| Other SAML-based, federated identity management systems | Other software systems interoperable with SAML 2.0 and the Shibboleth architecture specifications may be used; however, such systems are not actively supported by the NZ federation customer support, nor tested within the federation operation infrastructure. Active support for systems other than Shibboleth will be considered as participant needs arise. |
For more information on the Shibboleth system, specification, patches, and upgrades, visit:
shibboleth.internet2.edu or join the shibboleth-announce email list.