*PEER*
- Public Endpoint Entities Registry

Summary

PEER is envisioned as a lightweight, global registrar for SAML Metadata representing both SAML and non-SAML endpoints (e.g., OpenID, IMI). It is intended as a focused activity to catalyze international use of federated identity. The service is not intended to be a replacement for federation or inter-federation, but is intended to be a tool supporting such activities. The service is intended to be operational by January 2011. It may be operated by an interim operator and move to a permanent home if the service is seen as useful.

Glossary

|| Term || Explanation ||
| Metadata Registry | A SAML metadata curation service |
| Registrant | An entity registrering SAML metadata in a metadata registry |
| Consumer | An entity consuming SAML metadata |
| Domain owner | An entity that has administrative control of a DNS domain and/or URL |