Web Express Logon in ZIEWeb for Client

Web Express Logon (WEL) is a feature in ZIEWeb-Client that allows Users to perform Single Sign-On while recording macros. Single Sign-On allows Users to skip numerous login screens and permits to login at once with a single screen, which eliminates the need for the user to keep track of multiple credentials.

Following is the Web Express Logon procedure:

  1. Record a Single Sign-On Macro (with the login credentials) to sign in automatically.
  2. Assign the Macro to the required session and enable WEL.
  3. Add the necessary custom plugins to fetch the User Credentials.
  4. Select the built-in plugins to fetch the User Credentials. (Network Security and Credential Mapper).
Record Macro:

This ZIEWeb-Client feature can be used Record SSO Macros. The existing Macro Record Window is appended with an additional option for Web Express Logon.

If the recording is resumed after selecting Web express logon, a new pop-up window with the following options is shown:

  1. Record Alternative Start screen.
  2. Record Username / Password.

Users may select either one of the options and proceed to record the SSO credentials.

Note: These options are also available in the Macro dropdown.

A new popup appears at the end of the SSO Macro Recording process, inquiring if you want to record multiple logons. Select the appropriate option to record another logon.

Assigning Macro to a Session and Enabling WEL:

User can assign an auto-start Macro to a session from the Session Properties tab and then enable WEL in the Express Logon Window using the ZIEWeb-Client Admin Console or the ZIEWeb Deployment wizard.

Addition of required Custom Plugins:

Upload the custom plugins for both Network Security and Credential Mappers using the Admin console UI, and add the custom Plugin class to the plugin list.

Selecting Built-in Plugins:

Instead of loading custom plugins, built-in plugins can also be selected from the same Admin Console windows by providing the required parameters for the plugins.

Limitations:

  • Before starting the server, the user must place DB jars (e.g., DB2) in the server/application lib folder. (All Lib from WAR should copy to the EAR to work with the ZIEWEB client application)

    Note: In the case of EAR and WAR file deployment, we need to mention deployed Jar names in MANIFEST.INF File.

  • The "SSO Macro Alternative start screen" option is not supported. (Will be used in the future for different sessions).
  • Auto Start Macro Option will not appear after the SSO Macro record.

  • Config Based Web Express Logon is not implemented.

  • AutoStart macro will not work when the macro is recorded in ZIEWEB client End.