This Network Update was distributed via the Exchange Network email alerts list on October 5, 2007.
Node 2.0 Specification and WSDL Released for Comment
The Exchange Network’s Network Technology Group (NTG) has released the Draft 8 version of the Node 2.0 Specification and Web Service Description Language File (WSDL) and is inviting comment from the EN Community. The NTG has continued developing the Node 2.0 technologies based on comments received from the last version of the Node 2.0 draft documents, released in June of 2007. These Draft 8 documents reflect the latest technology proposals for Node 2.0, and have been posted on the Exchange Network website and are available at: http://www.exchangenetwork.net/node/Node20Draft8Documents.zip. You can also find additional general Node 2.0 information at http://www.exchangenetwork.net/node/node_faqs.htm. The NTG would like to invite all interested EN Partners to participate in an open call on Thursday, October 18, to learn about the new features and collect comments on these documents. Please see below for the open call information.
Node 2.0 Open Call Announcement
On Thursday, October 18, from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, the Exchange Network's Network Technology Group (NTG) will host an open call to inform the Network community on the status and schedule for Node 2.0, collect feedback on the Draft Node 2.0 Specification and WSDL, and discuss how Network partners can participate in Node 2.0 development. The agenda for this open call is designed to update EN partners of the recent updates and changes to Node 2.0 that the NTG has conditionally approved. This conference call will use web conferencing software; information on how to join the web conference is listed at the end of this message.
October 18 Open Call:
Meeting name: NTG Node 2.0 States Open Call
Meeting website address: https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/183466726
Meeting ID number: 183466726
Conference line number: (641) 715-3399
Conference line access code: 358-557-651
Background Information on Node 2.0
The functional specification for Exchange Network Nodes has been in operation since 2002. During that time, it has been remarkably stable and continues to effectively meet the needs of Network partners. However, some of the technologies used by Nodes have been upgraded or are being replaced, and technology vendors are decreasing implementation support for these technologies. For this reason, the governance of the Exchange Network is exploring a realignment of the Node specification with current technology standards.
In late 2006, the NTG began evaluating current Node operations with the goal of identifying new opportunities for the continued operation of Exchange Network Nodes and data exchanges. The NTG is committed to providing open lines of communication with the Network partners during all stages of Node 2.0 development. In June of 2007, the NTG released a draft version of the Specification and WSDL to the EN Community for comment. Since that time, the NTG has evaluated the comments and made changes to the Specification and WSDL.
Questions
Network partners are encouraged to join this call if they are interested in the status of the Node 2.0 development effort or would like to provide feedback on any of the proposed changes. If you have any questions about the structure or agenda for the open call, please contact the NTG Co-chairs.
Connie Dwyer
U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Information
(202) 566-1691 dwyer.connie@epa.gov
