eIDAS-Node version 2.8
Release
This page contains a collection of the resources for the eIDAS-Node 2.8, released on 21 May 2024.
Bundling with the German eIDAS Middleware
Description
Release 2.8.0 of the eIDAS sample implementation for Member States is an all-in-one package for the Java platform including binary distributions for WildFly, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere and the source code (Maven project). This release is based on the version 1.4 of the eIDAS Technical Specifications.
Main topics:
- Support of Technical Specifications 1.4
- Revocation : DSS CRL/OCSP
- Security and Logging Module
- Code Cleanup and refactoring
- Bug/security fixes
Interoperability:
- This release has been successfully tested for interoperability with previous release of eIDAS-Node versions v2.7.1
- This release was successfully tested with Middleware version 3.3.0
For a more detailed description of the changes introduced with this release please consult the section 3 in the eIDAS-Node Migration Guide.
Member States can use this release as a sample implementation for demonstration purposes or they can adapt it as a basis for their own eIDAS scheme.
The testing tools (demo SP, demo IdP), the supplied Specific part and the Simple Protocol, should be used for demo purposes only on your local machine, and should not be deployed in your infrastructure.
Data integrity:
Release note
Dependencies
- Connector: Connector_dependencies_2.8
- Proxy: Proxy_dependencies_2.8
Useful documentation
Describes how to quickly install demonstration versions of an eIDAS-Node Connector, eIDAS-Node Proxy Service, Service Provider (SP) and Identity Provider (IdP) from the distributions in this release package to enable familiarity with the DIGITAL eID software. | |
Facilitates migration from eIDAS-Node v2.7.1 to eIDAS-Node v2.8 | |
Describes the steps involved when implementing a Basic Setup and goes on to provide detailed information required for customisation and deployment. Provides a comprehensive view of eID and its components (in terms of binaries, source code and configuration files). | |
Describes the installation and configuration settings for Demo Tools (SP and IdP) supplied with the package for basic testing. | |
Provides guidance by recommending one way in which the eIDAS-Node can be integrated into your national eID infrastructure. | |
Contains tables showing the error codes that could be generated by components along with a description of the error, specific behaviour and, where relevant, possible operator actions to remedy the error. | |
Provides information on the eID implementation of error and event logging as a building block for generating an audit trail of activity on the eIDAS Network. It describes the files that are generated, the file format, the components that are monitored and the events that are recorded. | |
Describes the W3C recommendations and how SAML XML encryption is implemented and integrated in eID. Encryption of the sensitive data carried in SAML 2.0 Requests and Assertions is discussed alongside the use of AEAD algorithms as essential building blocks. | |
The latest version of this document will be shared together with the final release of eIDAS-Node v2.8. The document describes the security considerations that should be taken into account when integrating and operating the DIGITAL eIDAS-Node v2.8. | |
European Union Public License. |