COSUGI 2017: Web Services for Horizon

Overview of web services updates.

A web based client allows use of BlueCloud and other things.

August 2016

Technology Update: updated framework with how deliver.
moved to Java 8,
HTTPS/TLS 1.2 (TLS 1.2 coming for Enterprise 5),
discrete time zones
transit groups: introduced with Horizon 7.5.4, will take into consideration item transit
primary address: first active address
authenticate users
CKI location control: item returned to non-home, prompt to deny or accept it
patron renew items
admin resource: examples: can see ILS status, configuration; need staff level token
clear cache action: can take login for admin console itself; allow automated clear based on status
version file: convenience for troubleshooting

BlueCloud Circulation: improved transit advise, secondary advice for item statuses don’t require specific handling
customize error messages: all errors in jar file, can copy and edit file. Also works for labels
resources (ROA) version 2.0 / media types: provided additional security benefits
eliminate HIP from legacy web services except SearchCatalog (indexes resides in HIP, BC Search services to replace it), Lists won’t work. Does not mean you can turn off HIP.
product fixes: ~25 issues
improve checkout history retrieval: was taking a long time, so much improved
account lockout in admin console. Web services action available to reset, or via staff intervention.
automated testing: resources and actions will be testing all the way through
enunciations: for those developing own web services. Resources page list all modules, actions, resources with all details to develop own calls. At the root.
patron self-registration: moving away from dependency on HIP