The IDM system relies on the Oracle SOA Suite middleware for a key part of its implementation. The Oracle SOA Suite will be upgraded from version 10g to version 11g during the year 2012-13, in part because Oracle will withdraw support for version 10g in December 2013. In order to retain support, and to take advantage of the enhanced development opportunities provided by the new version, it will be necessary to migrate the IDM system to Oracle SOA Suite 11g.
This project will migrate the IDM system to Oracle SOA Suite 11g. It will not add any additional functionality to the IDM system. A prerequisite of the project is that version 11g of the Oracle SOA Suite is implemented during 12/13. Note that to un- plumb IDM from SOA would be a major project (XL) so this is the preferred technical option for this key service.
The immediate benefit of the project will be continued support for a critical component of the University’s IT structure. Additional benefits will be easier and more flexible development of new connectors and other systems that can exploit the functionality of the IDM.