How do you use EZproxy?
How to use EZproxy
- Click on any library resource (e.g., PubMed) at library.med.cornell.edu.
- If you are outside of the library’s secure network, you will receive the following prompt from EZproxy.
- Depending on the institution you select, you will see a different login page.
What is EZproxy hosted?
A fully managed and hosted e-resource access and authentication solution that connects users to e-resources with their existing single sign-on credentials.
What is ex proxy?
EZproxy is a web proxy server used by libraries to give access from outside the library’s computer network to restricted-access websites that authenticate users by IP address. It is sometimes referred to as a “proxy referral” server to distinguish it.
What does LDAP integration mean?
Directory Access Protocol
An LDAP integration allows your instance to use your existing LDAP server as the master source of user data. Administrators integrate with a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory to streamline the user login process and to automate administrative tasks such as creating users and assigning them roles.
How do I add EZproxy to Chrome?
The browser bookmarklet can be added to iOS, Android and most browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and IE. Drag the EZproxy UR bookmarklet link below to your browser’s toolbar. OR right mouse click on the EZproxy UR bookmarklet link and select “Copy link address.” Place your cursor in your browser’s toolbar.
Is EZproxy a VPN?
A. VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows users to access networks and services over a secure connection. EZproxy is a web proxy server used by libraries to give access from outside the library’s computer network to restricted-access websites that authenticate users by IP address.
Who owns EZproxy?
Abstract: OCLC has acquired EZproxy from Useful Utilities, a one-person company based in Peoria, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The acquisition of this product gives OCLC control of an important piece of the infrastructure that connects individual libraries to the content and services on the Web.
Is OpenAthens a proxy server?
The OpenAthens LA proxy is a basic proxy server that can be used when resources that do not support federated access need to be accessed remotely. Most of the time when you use a proxy, it will be to make a remote user appear within your network and this is very simple to set up.
How to configure EZproxy for LDAP authentication?
EZproxy provides administrators with a user interface to test and develop an authentication configuration for use in the EZproxy user.txt file. Configuring EZproxy for LDAP authentication is as simple as copying and pasting the stanza generated with your LDAP values and this tool into the user.txt file.
Can a hosted EZproxy work with a local authentication system?
Though EZproxy is not an authentication method in itself, it can work in sync with your institution’s local authentication system. See Authenticate Users for more information Can Hosted EZproxy support multiple authentication methods on one server?
What does it mean to have EZproxy in your library?
It’s invisible; no trouble at all.” EZproxy allows your library to deliver e-content to users simply and securely no matter where or when they’re searching.
Which is the best tool for developing LDAP?
EZproxy has a built-in tool for developing your LDAP configuration. To access this tool, start with EZproxy Administration for information on how to login as an administrator. Once you are at the EZproxy administration page, select Test LDAP then use the following procedure to determine the needed configuration.