EZProxy Scenario

[Ross Singer]

Do you evidence of EZProxy getting overloaded?

I have implemented it at multiple large university libraries on very
minimal hardware with absolutely no adverse effects.

I would to use EZProxy for all of this and scale back *if* it gets
overwhelmed (it won't).

-Ross.
On Jan 15, 2014 11:28 AM, "TRISTA NELSON" <TNELSON at glenoaks.edu> wrote:

>  I could use some sage advice on how to respond to the following scenario:
>
> A small community college purchases EZProxy to enable users to access
> databases outside of the library.  Once paid for and available for use,
> management decides that the EZProxy server url will be added to database
> links on a single webpage called "Offsite database access".  Any other
> references to databases on the library webpages will not have the EZProxy
> server url because management does not want to overload the EZProxy server
> by having every link go through EZProxy.
>
> After a year, the college web technician tells management that he can
> bypass EZProxy all together and the library can discontinue its use.  He
> will provide authentication through the college intranet.  Students will
> need to sign in to the college "portal" (or intranet) then access the
> library website.  The technician explains that the sign in will cause the
> students IP address to show up as the college thereby allowing access to
> the databases.
>
> I'm in a precarious position and need some advice on the above scenarios.
> I'm hoping that you have run into a situations like these and can advise me
> on either arguments for or against these situations.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Trista Nelson, *Library Clerk*
> Glen Oaks Community College
> 62249 Shimmel Rd.
> Centreville, MI 49032
> (269) 294-4293
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