[AG-TECH] AGSchedule Update

[Michael Miller]

To all users of AGSchedule:

In order to enhance security for AGSchedule we have implemented a function 
which allows node operators to specify a set of valid domains that will be 
allowed to register for their site.  For example, at NCSA we would have a 
string that looks like this:

ncsa.uiuc.edu;uiuc.edu;ncsa.edu

The domains are separated by semi-colons.  The Edit Site Info page has a 
text entry box that allows node operators to edit this string.

Once the string is entered, email addresses from other domains will not be 
accepted for that site by the registration process.  This may cause 
confusion for users who utilize non-standard email addresses at your 
site.  Please make sure that all appropriate persons are notified of this 
change.

This change does not affect any currently registered accounts.  Part of the 
installation process added the domains from the node operators' email 
addresses to the string that designates valid domains for that site.  Some 
sites do not have a designated node operator.  This leaves no domain to 
specify for that site.  Therefore, that site will stop accepting 
registrations from any email address.   Should you need to register a node 
operator for your site, please send email to agschedule at ncsa.uiuc.edu.

Please check the entries made to be sure that the domains specified for 
your site are valid.

If you have any questions about this change please send email to 
agschedule at ncsa.uiuc.edu


Thanx,

Michael Miller
System Engineer
Visualization Technology Support
Computing and Data Management
National Center for Supercomputing Applications
University of Illinois - UC
217-649-0747

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