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Introduction to
Agnes Chau(ccbox@hku.hk)
Computer Centre
Updated September 3, 2007
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Agenda
What is HKU Portal?Benefits and HighlightsHow to use HKU PortalDemonstrationPutting services on HKU PortalQ & A
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What is HKU Portal?Web-based and user-customizable service that allows users to access HKU electronic services with single sign-on.
Through the HKU Portal, you can access email services, online course materials, library resources and other online services provided by various departments.
Launched in January 2003.
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What is HKU Portal?Accessible from the Internet at http://hkuportal.hku.hk using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
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Why do we need HKU Portal?
Need to meet challenges in campus informatization• Explosion of online information services• Growing no. of different services
providers• Heterogeneous system platforms• Inconsistent and unfriendly means of
user access
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Current Outcome
Reliable, resilient and scalable portal system.
Deliver e-services in a better manageable way.
Resourceful – hosting a wide range of information and services for staff and students.
Well received by staff and students.
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Current Outcome
High access rate among staff and students
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Benefits of HKU Portal
In the past: services were scattered
One locationfor email
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Benefits of HKU Portal
In the past : services were scattered
Anotherlocationfor faculty
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : single web interface for various services and information
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Benefits of HKU Portal
In the past: multiple Sign-on’s
User needs to login to each service
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : no more login is needed for email and other services after entering HKU Portal
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Benefits of HKU Portal
In the past: users were given all kinds of information
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : users can select which services to see
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : different users can have different portals
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : different users can have different portals
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Benefits of HKU Portal
Portal : users are given relevant information
MyLibrary, My Department, My WebCT courses
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Current Services
HKU Today’s Events and U-Notices
Webmail
WebCT
MyLibrary
My Faculty and Department
Student Connect or staff UIS
My Bookmarks of online services
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Current ServicesSelectable services
40 online services provided by Computer Centre, Office of Student Affairs, Institute of Human Performance, HKU Museum, etc.
Selectable HKU web sitesHKU NewsHKU DepartmentsStudent SocietiesHalls and Accommodation
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Current Services
MyUIS for staff40 services provided by Human Resources, FEO, Estates Office, Academic Services, Research Services Section
Student Connect for students8 services provided by Academic Services, FEO, OSA
Local Weather and Traffic
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Technical Highlights
Server SUN Enterprise v480 + 2 x Dell PE1850 + IBM OpenPower 710
2 CPU, 8G RAM with SAN storage
Sun Solaris v8
Allow access from HKU Intranet initially
DatabaseOracle 9i and MS SQL Server
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Technical HighlightsOpen source applications
Portal platform : uPortal v2Web server : Tomcat v4Single sign-on : Central Authentication Service (CAS)Repository of user accounts : Open LDAPEmail : IMP Webmail
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Technical Highlights
Self developed utilitiesMyLinks : intuitive interface to select services in HKU Portal
CASEnabler : enable single sign-on CASLogout : provides single logout for all CAS-enabled applications
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Using HKU Portal
BrowserIE v7 or v6 or v5.5 preferred
Visit http://hkuportal.hku.hk
User Identification / Personal Identification No. (UID / PIN)
Staff : UID/PIN = HKUCC/HKUSUA account/pwd
Student : UID/PIN = HKUSUC/HKUSUA account/pwd
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Using HKU Portal
New ‘HKU Portal’ icon in Staff / Student Intranet
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Using HKU Portal
Single login step at http://hkuportal.hku.hk
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Using HKU Portal
Presented with default services (template)
Some services are displayed directly
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Using HKU Portal
Can navigate among tabs to select service
Select service
Navigateamongtabs
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Using HKU PortalSelect information / services of interest
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Using HKU PortalCan also customize appearance of portal
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Using HKU Portal
Logout HKU Portal (will also logout all other services) when finished
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Using HKU Portal
Close your browsers
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Staff PortalFor HKU Staff
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2 authentication choices for MyUISSecond login with UIS password
Added security protection
Direct access from HKU PortalConvenience
Accessing UIS on HKU Portal
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Student PortalFor HKU Students
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Demonstration
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Develop anonline service
Authenticate?
enable the online servicefor single sign-on (with help of CC)
Register service on HKU Portal with CC
Users can choosethis service from their HKU Portal
Yes
No
Putting Services on HKU Portal
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Putting Services on HKU Portal
A service can beMandatory, Default, Optional
Service Type
Appear on user’s portal by default
Can be removed by user
Can be added by user
Mandatory Yes No N/A
Default Yes Yes Yes
Optional No Yes Yes
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Future Possibilities
More services provided by different departments
More specialized user profiles
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Q & A
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Thank You!