[Web4lib] Blackboard and EZproxy

[Chris Zagar]

(Apologies for cross-posting, but this question came up on both lists 
today.)

The question about Blackboard and EZproxy integration is rather timely. 
Useful Utilities has developed a Blackboard Building Block to allow 
EZproxy to reroute authentication and authorization processing through 
Blackboard.  This building block allows for either complete integration 
that replaces the normal EZproxy login process, or a mixed-mode where the 
existing login page can be supplemented with a link to Blackboard to allow 
a combination of existing login methods along with this new method.

The Blackboard username is provided to EZproxy in the and various 
Blackboard attributes can be mapped to EZproxy groups, enabling a variety 
of advanced configurations.  This method automatically works with all 
existing EZproxy URLs, so no existing URLs have to be reworked to take 
advantage of this integration.

The building block is scheduled for release to beta testing next week. 
It requires Blackboard 6.0 or later and EZproxy 3.2b GA (2005-04-03) or 
later.  If you are interested in participating in beta testing or would 
just like to be kept informed of the status of the building block, please 
contact me directly.

Thank.

Chris

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Chris Zagar <zagar at usefulutilities.com>
Useful Utilities <http://www.usefulutilities.com>