Hosted version of EZproxy now available from OCLC
02 December 2010
Calling all EZproxy admins! Happy Hanukkah and Christmas came early this year: OCLC EZproxy is now available as a
hosted service. So you no longer have to maintain all the database tables and configuration files yourself, unless you just like doing it. Five libraries have been in pilot with the hosted service since April 2009, and they've helped the cooperative work out any kinks in the system. EZproxy now joins other OCLC services available as hosted versions, including CONTENTdm and ILLiad. What do you stand to gain from moving to the EZproxy hosted service? From the
official announcement:
- Timely addition of new databases
- Reduced reliance on technical staff for initial configuration or ongoing configuration file changes
- Peace of mind with a secure environment and security for user information
- 24/7/365 access monitoring and reporting on usage
- Elimination of local proxy server (or other hardware) maintenance
- Automatic updating for bi-annual enhancements