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UF SERVICE PROVIDER GATORLINK AUTHENTICATION SETUP REQUEST

This procedure is for UF departments to request the establishment of a service provider that can use a Shibboleth-based UF GatorLink Authentication service. UF GatorLink Authentication allows for Web based applications to accept Gatorlink credentials. Visit the Informational Technology website at http://www.it.ufl.edu/identity/shibboleth/ for more information.

The following procedure is required for adding, removing, or updating an attribute release policy in the UF Authentication system. Requests should be sent by email to Identity Access Management Administration at BA-BridgesIAMAdmin@mail.ufl.edu.

Questions should be sent by emailed to BA-BridgesIAMAdmin@mail.ufl.edu, or call Warren Curry at 273-1383.

Service Provider GatorLink Authentication Set-Up Request

The Steps in the Request Process:

  1. Complete the UF Service Provider Request and email the form to BA-BridgesIAMAdmin@mail.ufl.edu.
    Download a Word version of the form here.

    For a non-UF Service Provider Request, complete and email the form to BA-BridgesIAMAdmin@mail.ufl.edu.
    Download a Word version of the form here.

  2. The requestor should get DDD approval as well as the Department Security Administrator's (DSA) approval prior to submitting the request.
  3. Submit the UF Service Provider Request by email to .BA-Bridges IAM Admin, or by mail to Warren Curry, c/o Bridges; P.O. Box 112259. Email requests should be sent from the Department Security Administrator (DSA).
  4. The IAM Administrator will review the request and work with the requesting department and campus-at-large. The IAM will make any needed changes or adjustments to the request.
  5. The request is accepted or denied.
  6. The Department Security Administrator (DSA) requests the following roles for the Adminstrator, ISA, ISM, and Tech contacts:
  1. The request is implemented as approved. Technical staff will communicate and establish the new service.

Note: Most areas need to consider how testing will be done and if they need a test service included. This is a preferred and recommended practice. In some large enterprise areas multiple test and development areas might need to be established for the service provider (SP) to deploy applications. The SP will be provided with multiple URN identifiers for application testing environment as needed. Please indicate the environments needed as part of your service provision and management.

The Information required for a "Service Provider Gatorlink Authentication Setup Request" is described below. Complete and accurate information is required to process a request. The reviewers will consult with appropriate data principles based on the Attribute Release Policies indicated on the request.

Service Provider Gatorlink Authentication Setup Request Required Information

College/Division Provide the college/division name where requesting service will be operated.
Department Name Provide the department name where the requesting service will be operated.
Department ID Provide the PeopleSoft UF Department Identifier where the requesting service will be operated. This is an 8-Character value e.g., 69010000.
UF Department Workgroup The workgroup (sub-department) allowing for easy communication with department staff.
Name of Administrative Party Responsible This is the Name of DDD/administrator responsible for the requesting UF area.
UFID of Administrative Party Responsible Provide the UFID of the DDD/administrator responsible for the requesting UF area.
Address (PO Box) The UF mailing address for the requesting department, usually a UF PO box.
Address (Physical) The physical location of the servers running the service.
Email address Provide the email address for the responsible party.
Name of ISA(Institutional Security Administrator) Provide the name of the ISA responsible for the requesting UF unit.
UFID of ISA Provide the UFID of the ISA responsible for the requesting UF unit.
Name of ISM(Institutional Security Manager) Provide the Name of the ISM responsible for the requesting UF unit.
UFID of ISM Provide the UFID of the ISM responsible for the requesting UF unit.
Name of Tech Contact Provide the name of the technical contact for this service.
UFID of Tech Contact Provide the UFID of the technical contact for this service.
Attribute Release Policy(ies)(ARP) requested Provide a list of the ARP the service provider is requesting. This will be one or more of the available ARPs at the time of the request.
Description of the Application for this Service Provider (SP) Narrative that explains the function, users, and data involved and other pertininent facts regarding the application to be accessed via this request. This will allow the request to be evaluated and approved. (The administrator should be able to understand what, who, when, how of the application at a high level from this description.)
Additional Comments Additional info the requestor would like to share with the reviewers evaluating this request.