Introducing the Gaia-X Federation Services (GXFS).
- The Gaia-X Federation Services (GXFS) provides a set of OSS software components that assist in operationalizing a Gaia-X compliant federated ecosystem of infrastructure and data. GXFS is a toolbox that extends the Gaia-X framework and provides a reference implementation for some of the components necessary to support the inclusion of a participant in the Gaia-X ecosystem and the creation of a Gaia-X compliant federation.
- The Gaia-X Federation Services (GXFS-DE) project has been moved under the governance of the Eclipse Foundation where the GXFS components are maintained under the project Eclipse XFSC (Cross Federation Services Components).
- The XFSC components are still published under Apache License 2.0 and all technical specifications and related documents are available under CC-BY. As all trademarks had to be transferred to the Eclipse Foundation as part of the migration, the toolbox had to be renamed from GXFS to XFSC. The project term Gaia-X Federation Services will however remain in use for ongoing project activities.
- Moving the GXFS-DE software code under the governance of the Eclipse Foundation is the logical next step to ensure the continuous development and adoption of the toolbox by the Community. Interested parties can build services based on the XFSC open-source code that meet their respective industry requirements and contribute back to the project.
- In line with Eclipse Foundation governance rules, any interested party can give feedback, request changes to the publicly available code and work on further functionalities as part of the OSS Community. Lauresha Memeti, Cristina Pauna, and Steffen Schulze, who are the project leads of the Eclipse XFSC project, along with all the initial committers, will adhere to this process and provide their assistance in managing all the associated activities.
Agenda
All times are CET.
Time | Title | Speaker | Topic |
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM | Welcome and Introduction | Lauresha Memeti | Brief overview of the session and its importance within EclipseCon Community Day |
9:05AM - 9:25 AM | Eclipse XFSC Project Presentation | Lauresha Memeti – Tech Project Manager | Presentation on the XFSC Project and its role within the Eclipse ecosystem |
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Deep Dive into GXFS Toolbox | Steffen Schulze – Eclipse XFSC Lead | A comprehensive exploration of the GXFS Toolbox, its features, and its significance |
10:45 AM - 10:55 AM | Short Break | A brief intermission for networking and refreshments | |
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM | Eclipse XFSC Overview | Lauresha Memeti – Tech Project Manager | Project Structure: Who is involved, and what's new? |
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | In between the dataspaces: why trust is so important and how to achieve it | Yassir Sellami - Gaia-X | An insightful discussion on the importance of trust in data spaces and strategies to establish and maintain it |
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Closing and Final Q&A | Summary of key takeaways from the sessions with 15 minutes for questions and answers (Q&A) and open discussion |
Session Descriptions
Eclipse XFSC Project Presentation
During this session, we will provide an introduction to Gaia-X Federation Services, discuss the transition of GXFS to the Eclipse Foundation, share information on GXFS dissemination initiatives, and outline our efforts to engage with the community.
Deep Dive into GXFS Toolbox
In this session, our technical leader will conduct an in-depth examination of the GXFS Toolbox, including its functionalities and importance. You will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of its components, ask any questions you may have, and discover how to actively participate in further developing these components.
In between the dataspaces: why trust is so important and how to achieve it
During this session, you will receive an introduction to the foundational principles of Gaia-X, specifically focusing on how it establishes trust within dataspaces. We will delve into the Gaia-X definition of trust and discuss practical strategies for achieving it.
Eclipse XFSC Overview
Join the Eclipse XFSC project for a brief but informative overview. This session will include an examination of the project's structure, an introduction to its key participants, and an exploration of its most recent innovations. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights into the organizational aspects of XFSC, meet the passionate individuals who drive it forward, and stay up-to-date with the project's latest developments. Whether you are new to XFSC or have prior experience, this session promises to provide valuable updates and foster connections within the Eclipse XFSC community.
Eclipse XFSC Project Presentation
During this session, we will provide an introduction to Gaia-X Federation Services, discuss the transition of GXFS to the Eclipse Foundation, share information on GXFS dissemination initiatives, and outline our efforts to engage with the community.