School Proxy Switch Update
Kenn's
20010301: School Proxy Switch Update
March/2001
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #1
a. Download and install a software patch for this routine from the shop ftp site; and
b. Review the process for bypassing the proxy for one hour with all lab facilitators.
Here is the correct procedure which lab facilitators should follow when bypassing the proxy. When you review this process with the lab facilitators, please ensure that you do so while logged on as Sysop. If you are not logged on as Sysop, you will not see the steps marked "Sysop only", and the lab facilitator may be unsure of how to proceed when they go to run this on their own:
i. Click the "Bypass Proxy for One Hour" icon in the WSD1 Sysop Utilities submenu;
ii. Wait while the routine processes the request;
iii. A screen of information will appear: "Your request to bypass the local proxy server has been processed..." etc.;
iv. Read the information and press the space bar to launch Netscape;
v. Wait for Netscape to load (may take a few seconds);
vi. Complete the proxy request form and click the SUBMIT button;
vii. After you see the message: "The information you have submitted was received. Your request has been entered into the database of requests", CLOSE NETSCAPE;
viii. (Sysop only:) A screen will appear indicating you must log off. Press the space bar to log off; and
ix. (Sysop only:) Wait for the system to automatically log off and on and off again. This step will take a few seconds.
It is also worthwhile to demonstrate the Manual Proxy Switch routine as well, also in the WSD1 Sysop Utilities submenu.
If a lab facilitator is concerned that the proxy setting has been changed to bypass and has not reverted to the correct setting, they can run this utility. It checks the current proxy settings and offers to change it. If the proxy is indeed bypassed, you can use this routine to enable it again. To see how it works, use the Bypass Proxy for One Hour routine as demonstrated above, log on again as Sysop, and run Manual Proxy Switch.
All Division staff should be reminded that student access to the Internet is governed by Division Policy JFCBA Student And Staff Access To On-line Information Resources. Regardless of whether Division-provided filtering software is enabled or bypassed, regardless of whether such software is working correctly, and regardless of whether proxy-bypass-switching routines are being used correctly, teachers are responsible for direct supervision of students' Internet access.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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