4 This release represents a fully compatible minor update to the Shibboleth 1.0 release,
5 and is considered to be ready for production use.
7 Features and Changes in 1.0 and 1.1
11 New OpenSAML jarfile (see OpenSAML NEWS file)
13 Rewritten Attribute Resolver system in AA to support easy
14 addition of attributes at runtime and simpler development
15 of alternate attribute sources using Java.
17 Bug fixes to attribute-specific queries
19 Support for SAML authentication method
21 A sample resolver file for using standard LDAP person and
22 inetOrgPerson attributes is included. [1.1]
24 Support for a runtime-derived per-requester persistent
25 identifier attribute to support anonymous personalization
26 by targets has been added via an attribute plugin. [1.1]
28 Specialized sites without privacy needs can configure
29 identity-based handles interoperable with other SAML
32 Security enhancements in the Crypto Handle Repository. [1.1]
37 Revamped security layer with XML-based trust metadata
39 Support for runtime refreshing of metadata from multiple sources
41 Command-line tool to download and verify metadata files
43 Bug fixes to attribute handling
45 Support for contact information in error pages
47 Fixes to handling of Unicode characters
49 Support for alternate session backing stores
51 The SHAR can use TCP sockets when responding to the Apache
52 module, for specialized deployment behind firewalls. [1.1]
54 Attribute acceptance policies have been greatly enhanced, and
55 are now used to configure all aspects of attribute handling by
56 the target, except for requesting specific attributes by
57 sitename. Adding attributes now takes place in one configuration
60 Support for Apache 1.3 on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 has been added.
63 Microsoft IIS web server support has been added via an ISAPI
64 filter and extension. [1.1]