(Upcoming feature in Grouper 2.4 patch)
Grouper has the ability to tag a group as a certain type. There could also be metadata about this assignment, though currently there are no plans to use this.
Grouper types helps support and clarify the usage of types as defined in the TIER Grouper Deployment Guide
Attribute definitions
| Definition | Assigned to | Purpose | Value | Cardinality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| groupTypeDef | folder, group | identify a group type | marker | Single assign |
| groupTypeValueDef | folder assignment, group assignment | name/value pairs | String | Single assign, single valued |
Attribute names
| Name | Definition | Value |
|---|---|---|
| groupTypeMarker | groupTypeDef | <none> |
| groupTypeName | groupTypeValueDef | ref, basis, policy, |
| groupTypeDataOwner | groupTypeValueDef | e.g. Registrar's office owns this data |
| groupTypeQueryDescription | groupTypeValueDef | human readable description |
Apps vs services
Apps could be part of a service
See wiki on Organizing Grouper Services https://spaces.at.internet2.edu/x/84LEAQ