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Further guidelines are provided in the policy section. For practical steps for adopting AARC's policy recommendations, please visit the Policy Development Kit.
Step 3: Choose an Implementation Path
The following flow chart may help you frame the necessary questions to understand whether to use a hosted AAI platform or run your own.
Option 1:
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Complete AAI Platform, hosted by a third party supplier
Wherever possible, the AARC community recommends using a hosted platform to benefit from the points mentioned previously.
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- Staffing: Assign roles for technical ops, security, policy coordination, and user support. Ensure adequate personnel are in place for technical assistance.
- Monitoring: Track login flows, token issuance, and service usage
- Updates: Stay aligned with emerging AARC TREE recommendations (e.g. support for OIDC Federation, digital wallets)
- Governance: Ensure stakeholders agree on responsibilities, especially if federating across institutions or countries
- Funding: Secure ongoing resources (vs. project-based funding) for operational continuity.