Service Level Definition: Bluestem

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Documentation	https://www-s4.uiuc.edu/bluestem-notes/
Description	Bluestem is a browser-based web authentication framework that ensures the identity of a person accessing restricted online resources or web applications. Bluestem uses the NetID and NetID Password to validate a person's identity so that he or she may access online services such as NESSIE, CITES Software Webstore, the Password Home Page, the Electronic Directory Editor, and course software.
Who can use this service	Everyone at the University of Illinois can use their NetID and NetID password to enter Bluestem-authenticated online applications (although individuals may not be authorized to actually use a particular application). Individual departments can choose to implement Bluestem authentication on their web servers and for applications that they develop. For more information on how to do this, see the Bluestem web page.
When the service is available for use	Supported Service Hours: Twenty-four hours a day, excluding the maintenance hours listed below Maintenance Hours: 5:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. Monday through Friday 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Saturday 5:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Sunday
What you must have in order to use the service	Individuals who are trying to enter a Bluestem-authenticated service must have a NetID and NetID password. Individual departments that would like their service to use Bluestem must obtain a Thawte Server Certificate to enable Secure Socket Layer (SSL) operation and have a server that supports Perl CGI scripts. Thawte Server Certificates are available to campus network administrators at the UIUC SSL Certificates page.
Where to go for help	CITES Help Desk phone: (217) 244-7000, (800) 531-2531 email: consult@uiuc.edu walk-in: 1211 Digital Computer Lab, 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
Dependencies on other services	Network Infrastructure Kerberos
Cost	A subsidy provided by the Provost on behalf of the campus allows CITES to offer this service at no charge.
How to request changes to this service	Email bluestem-mgr@uiuc.edu .
How to find out about changes to this service	Major changes will be announced on the CITES Status web page.
Date created	August 26, 2003
Date of last review	February 23, 2007

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