Accessing EID Data
The EID System contains centralized identity information provided by the Source Systems and users. This information can be accessed for business purposes in a number of ways.
uTexas Enterprise Directory (TED)
TED provides a consolidated, LDAPv3-based interface for use by university employees and departments.
It can be used to retrieve identity and affiliation information, authenticate UT EID holders when logging into departmental systems, and allow departmental systems to control access to resources based on information stored within TED.
Natural Secured Modules
EID data stored in TOM (TED on the Mainframe) can be accessed programmatically from the mainframe via a number of
EID Lookup/List Modules. For more on accessing data for the logged on user, see
Identifying the User on the Mainframe.
Fat Cookie
- The 'fat cookie' refers to a modified version of a normal browser cookie that is encoded and digitally signed. The fat cookie contains biographical information about the user. It allows services not deployed on specific ITS-administered machines to use UT EID logon authentication.
University Community EID Listing
The
University Community EID Listing is available to Members of the university community. Users can search for an EID by a number of criteria, and can view EID-holders' names, EIDs, department/college, address, date of birth and phone number. Clicking on the EID may display further information, depending on the user's authorizations. For instance, developers can view UIN. This search can also be linked as pop-up from your application. See
Using the EID
Picklist.
UT EID Administrative Services Application
The
administrative interface for the EID System allows authorized users to view the details of individual EID records and carry out required tasks in the EID system. Developers who need access to this tool should contact the
EID Team.
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Last updated February 19, 2013 @ 1:17 pm
