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LSU provides a web based client for free access to the LSU mainframe for authorized users. This client, called Host on Demand, is a Java based client that will run on most computing platforms. The Host-on-Demand client defined for LSU faculty/staff use includes a display session and an FTP client.

Service Name	Host on Demand
Aliases	Mainframe; HOD
Description	LSU provides a web based client for free access to the LSU mainframe for authorized users. This client, called Host on Demand, is a Java based client that will run on most computing platforms. The Host-on-Demand client defined for LSU faculty/staff use includes a display session and an FTP client. The clients can be downloaded and used from anywhere, but they are locked down such that they will only connect back to the LSU mainframe. A Java runtime environment such as Sun java is required. See the help information on the HOD web page. The Host-on-Demand service will be available 24x7 except during scheduled/announced maintenance windows.
Eligibility	Faculty and Staff with Mainframe access
Ordering & Request Procedures Forms or Links	http://www.lsu.edu/hod Read documentation on page regarding Java requirements, pop-up blocking issues and download authorities.
Delivery Timeline or Response Time	Immediate with active Internet connection.
Fees	None
Authorizations	A mainframe user ID is required.
Policy Statements	Policy Statements Quick Reference PS-01 Equal Opportunity PS-06.15 Use of Electronic Mail (E-mail)* PS-06.20 Security of Data PS-06.25 Privacy of Computing Resources PS-10 Internal & External Communications/Advertisements PS-30 Privacy Rights of Students (Buckley Amendment) PS-40 Employee Records Confidentiality PS-107 Computer Users' Responsibilities PS-113 Social Security Numbers PS-114 Security of Computing Resources
Related Links	Host On-Demand Client Host On-Demand Client Overview and Installation
Need More Help?	ITS Help Desk http://itservice.lsu.edu Helpdesk@lsu.edu 225-578-3375 (578-DESK) users can still report emergencies and outages 24X7. This number rings to the Network Operations Center (NOC) when the Help Desk is not open. 102 Fred Frey Computer Center* Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am – 5:00pm Middleton Library Information Commons (rm 141) Hours: Mon-Thur. 7:30am-11:30pm Fri. 7:30am-8pm, Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun. Noon-11:30pm. Click here for holiday/break hours.

Article ID: 12461
Last Updated: 11/6/2009 3:47:51 PM

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