This page introduces important policy and procedures associated with InCommon metadata. Other pages outline the availability of multiple metadata aggregates and provide guidance on how to configure specific metadata clients. General configuration issues, including the configuration of outbound firewalls, are discussed below.
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- Choose the right metadata aggregate for your particular deployment
- Deploy and configure an automated metadata refresh process:
- Configure your metadata client
- Verify the XML signature on downloaded metadata
- Validate the expiration date on downloaded metadata
- Adjust your outbound firewall rules
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