HELP - How to Restrict launch apps from Web

[Frank Lin]

Hi all,
I have got a hairy problem on my hands that you might be able to help out.

We are planning to launch application (databases) via the web.  I have not
problems with that (thanks to all the discussions on this topic on this
list for the pass two years).  

My problem is how to restrict the access to certain campus.  UWS Macarthur
is made up of two campus linked via microwave.  All databases are served
from the one campus to all libraries and academic offices within UWSM.
Restrictions on certain database product on certain campus are enforced via
an inhouse written menu program (uses data stored in the INI file to
determind campus location) - Not the best but it does the job.

How can I have similar restrictions when applications are launched from the
web? The first idea I had to determind which campus was IP addresses.  This
will not work if users uses Proxy Server.  Second idea: issue username and
password - idea shoot down by our librarian - too many username and
password to remember.  Third idea - anyone....????


Just a quick background: all users who enter the CD-ROM network are treated
as guest.  Product licencing are enforced by placing number of access onto
the CD-ROM itself from the OS.

Thanks......

Frank


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Frank Lin                           E-Mail: F.Lin at uws.edu.au
Computer Liaison Officer            Phone:  +61 2 4620 3589
Library and Information Services    Fax:    +61 2 4628 2460     
University of Western Sydney - Macarthur    
PO Box 555, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia
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