Fields: Authentication Servers
Authentication Servers lets you connect to an ILS or LDAP server. This includes connections to Symphony through the Symphony Web Services server to handle patron logins for profiles in Portfolio. Secured profiles require that the patron submit credentials in order to use the services provided by the profile. All of the patron accounts are managed in either the ILS or the LDAP server. They are not managed in Portfolio.
Security > Authentication Servers
Authentication Servers List
Displays a list of the existing authentication servers on the system.
The list displays this information:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
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Name |
Lists the name of the authentication server. |
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Code |
Displays the unique code for the server. This code is used to identify the authentication server on any pages that display the authentication server code. |
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Auth Type |
Displays the type of server. Options include: "Sip," "Ldap," "Ws" (Web service), or "Cas" (Central Authentication Service). |
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Ws Url |
Displays the Universal Resource Locator where the web service is located. |
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Options |
Displays the options you can use to manage the authentication servers. |
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Ws Type |
For Web Service authentication servers, displays whether the server uses Symphony or Horizon web services. |
Management options
Let you manage the connection to the patron authentication service by adding, editing, or deleting server definitions.
You can choose these options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
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Add SIP Server |
Lets you define a new Standard Interchange Protocol server for authenticating patron logins. |
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Add LDAP Server |
Lets you define a new LDAP server for authenticating patron logins. |
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Add Symphony Web Service Server |
Lets you define the connection to Symphony through Symphony Web Services for authenticating patron logins. You must have the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS with Symphony Web Services for this option to function. |
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Add Horizon Web Services Server |
Lets you define the connection to the Horizon ILS through Horizon Web Services for authenticating patron logins. You must have the SirsiDynix Horizon ILS with Horizon Web Services for this option to function. |
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Add CAS Server |
Lets you define the connection to a CAS server either directly or through a web service for authenticating patron logins. You must have had SirsiDynix enable the CAS server for Portfolio (for connecting directly to a CAS server from Enterprise or through Horizon Web Services) or for Symphony (for connecting to a CAS server through Symphony Web Services). Contact your SirsiDynix representative for more information. |
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Edit Server
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Lets you edit the settings for an authentication server. |
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Delete Server
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Lets you delete an authentication server. |
Related topics
Managing patron authentication
Setting up LDAP authentication
Setting up Web Services authentication