Scripting & Databases

The KU web servers support scripting using PHP through suexec, as well as both mysql and oracle database backends.

Campus-wide applications

• KU Calendar (how to use it for a department-specific calendar on your site)
• KU Form Emailer

Scripting and password protection

• Using PHP on KU web servers through suEXEC
• Using the KU Template in your PHP applications
• Shibboleth
  • Password protecting pages or using LDAP info in your scripts
  • Testing Shibboleth return values
  • Attribute Mapping in $_SERVER and .htaccess
  • Request Shibboleth attributes for your web account
• Using .htpasswd to password-protect your website

Supported Open-Source Applications

• Blogs
  • WordPress
  • WordPress (How to upgrade)
• Wikis
  • MediaWiki
• Message Boards
  • phpBB

Other open-source applications may work on the KU web servers, but it is up to the developer to find a way to implement them through PHP/suexec. KU Web Services may be available to assist with non-supported application installation, for a nominal cost-recovery fee.

Important Note

All online forum, blog, wiki or other "posting" applications MUST be 100% moderated by an individual in your department unless protected by KU Online ID login via Shibboleth or by the application's built-in account creation system. This moderation is necessary to prevent spam and misuse. Web sites allowing anonymous posting or registrations that are not moderated are subject to immediate removal by KU IT.