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eIDAS-Node version 2.3



This release is not fit for production. It is superseded by v2.3.1.

This page contains a collection of the resources for the eIDAS-Node version 2.3, released on 20th June 2019.



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Description

Release 2.3 of the eIDAS sample implementation for Member States is an all-in-one package for the Java platform including binary distributions for Glassfish, WildFly, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere and the source code (Maven project). This release is based on version 1.1 of the eIDAS Technical Specifications.

Main changes:

  • Improvement in logging for better traceability of messages
  • Support of JCache: Ignite as default implementation
  • Migration to Java 8
  • Updated list of supported Web application servers:
    o   Glassfish 4: Full Platform replaced by Web Profile
    o   Dropped Tomcat 7, introduced Tomcat 9
    o   Dropped JBoss7, introduced Wildfly 15
  • Bugs and security fixes

Main updates in dependencies:

Updates in dependencies in order to avoid reported related vulnerabilities

  • BouncyCastle dependency was upgraded to v1.60
  • Bootstrap dependency was upgraded to v4.3.1
  • jQuery dependency was removed from the node (i.e., from the Generic parts)

Interoperability:

  • This release was successfully tested for interoperability with previous releases of eIDAS-Node v2.2 and v1.4.5
  • This release was successfully tested with Middleware v1.1.0


For a more detailed description of the changes introduced with this release please consult the release notes and section “3 Changes” found 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.

With each release, the DIGITAL eID Team strives to improve users' DIGITAL eID experience. Future versions of the technical specifications will be updated based on feedback received on this current version.


Data integrity

MD5

SHA-256


Release note

Release note

Last updated 20 June 2019




Useful documentation 


eIDAS-Node Installation, Configuration and Integration, Quick Start Guide v2.3
Describes the steps involved when implementing a Basic Setup and goes on to provide detailed information required for customisation and deployment


eIDAS-Node Migration Guide v2.3
Facilitates migration to eIDAS-Node v2.3 from eIDAS-Node v2.2.
eIDAS-Node Installation and Configuration Guide v2.3
Describes the steps involved when implementing a Basic Setup and goes on to provide detailed information required for customisation and deployment.
eIDAS-Node Demo Tools Installation and Configuration Guide v2.3
Describes the installation and configuration settings for Demo Tools (SP and IdP) supplied with the package for basic testing.
 
eIDAS-Node National IdP and SP Integration Guide v2.3
Provides guidance by recommending one way in which eID can be integrated into your national eID infrastructure.
 
eIDAS-Node Error Codes v2.1
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.
eIDAS-Node Error and Event Logging v2.3
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.
eIDAS-Node and SAML v2.1
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.


eIDAS-Node Security Considerations v2.3
Describes the security considerations that should be taken into account when implementing and operating your eIDAS-Node scheme.
EUPL v1.2
European Union Public Licence.