1. AUSTIN INTERNET SERVER Bruce Marton Sr. Systems Analyst The University of Texas at Austin

2. OUTLINE I.WHY the EDI Server was created II.SPEEDE/ExPRESS Overview III.WHO can use it IV.HOW to Register V.Security on the EDI Server VI.Update on recent activity VII. Future of Internet Server & XML

3. SPEEDE/ExPRESS EDI: Standard for electronic documents ANSI X12 –TS 130 – Student Academic Record (Transcript) SPEEDE/ExPRESS –Implementation Standard –PostSecondary –High School

4. SPEEDE TRANSCRIPT ISA! !22!003658! !22!003615! !T\ ST!130!0001\ REF!SY!123456789\ DMG!D8!19740823!M\ SES!199901!1!!!SPRING SESSION 1999\ CRS!!4!A!!!!!!!!!SPN!406!SPANISH I\ CRS!!3!B!!!!!!!!!HIS!302!TX HISTORY\

5. Why build the EDI Server Texas was using TXETN (VAN) Move to use Internet Launched the EDI Server in 1995 Simple yet secure way to send SPEEDE/ ExPRESS transcripts via the Internet

6. Technologies to Support FTP SMTP with MIME Encryption (PGP) or ‘in the clear’

7. Constituencies Low Tech –Paper-based systems –Access to a Web Browser –DOS based translator - Quick ‘N Easy High(er) Tech –Integrated Admin systems –Unix, FTP support

8. Registration/Repository Institution Name Contact Information Current Status: Testing, Production etc. Sending, Receiving, Both?

9. Registration/Repository cont. Delivery method (FTP, email) Time of delivery Server Address (IP) Technical requirements (EOL character etc.)

10. Daily EDI Activities FTP to Northwest U. before 9 a.m. FTP to Mountain School District. Encrypt first with their PGP public key. Send transcripts as MIME email attachments to Virginia College. FTP to Loyola U. Records must be terminated with carriage return & line feed.

11. Hub and Spoke design

12. Benefits of a central server Many to Many Sending –One packet – many destinations Receiving –One packet - many senders 3 rd Party trust model –Maintain PGP key ring Ease of Use – single set-up

13. Who Can Use Any accredited educational institution Vendors may obtain testing accounts Not limited to transcripts – any approved X12 – EDI format –TS 138 test scores –TS 189 application for admission

14. How to Register E-mail texreg@ediserver.reg.utexas.edu School name & code Contact name, e-mail address & phone # Delivery time Attach PGP public key (optional) Select FTP or MIME Specify line termination preference

15. SECURITY EDI Server on Dedicated Machine FTP is WRITE-ONLY access Logs are kept & reviewed E-mail notification sent upon receipt/transmission of files E-mail messages sent to system administrators if errors SPEEDE acknowledgement procedures

16. PGP - Pretty Good Privacy De-facto Internet standard Free to educational institutions Data Integrity (against changes) Authenticity (digital signatures) Privacy (no unauthorized viewing)

17. PGP-ENCRYPTED FILE ----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE---- Version: 2.6.2 jkllhlwD/mVywpouwW87/3Jxoux/2onN Qjlj/Xux/23xo4qfvowc/xP4erBp/QWxkjlkj/ Ekj/lkjlkjmxTourxrwer/werVEmlou4lQV3/ EzuZ4pxwAcy8e/pwK2wervpouer+Oq4vw U/ouwR3j9T5Z/i8MdP3/ouQ4ouXnV/48Uc BYpo9+siVe/Pa7jdXlNwk4o/Wjh4xq73F/ M7q ----END PGP MESSAGE----

18. What EDI server does not do Interpret Enforce Snoop

19. Why does Texas do this Cost Savings –Cheaper to transmit –Cheaper to receive Economies of Scale Collaboration through Standards

20. REGISTRATION SUMMARY 1200 Registered Schools in 34 States and 2 Provinces Some Counts by State: –Texas - 102 –Iowa - 110 –South Carolina - 36 –North Carolina - 22 –California - 27 –Oklahoma - 22

21. ACTIVITY 04/2002 - 04/2003 380,000 transcripts delivered (27% increase) 260,000 apps. for admission (30% increase) 1,230,000 total transactions (23% increase)

22. Registrant Totals 1200 registrants – 600 actively trading with partners 54 new registrants since April 2002 22 new registrants in Ontario, 4 in British Columbia; 4 in Wyoming; 2 in Oregon

23. EDI Server Registrant List 22 001081 Arizona State University AZ Carole Andres 602-965-7550 speede@asu.edu 22 014593 University of Phoenix AZ David Goldberg 602-966-5394 jdgoldbe@apollogrp.edu

24. What’s Next Introducing the Austin Internet Server Adding XML capability Other initiatives –Quick and Easy for Windows –Enhanced Registrant Table –Secure FTP

25. XML Enhancements XML Transport and Routing Registration of XML capability by Institution Increasing XML support Supporting XML standards

26. XML Forum for Education Longstanding UT commitment XML Standards development –College Transcript –K-12 –Student Loans (Commonline) –Degree Audit (DARS/Oracle)

27. UT-Austin Statement "The University of Texas at Austin is a member of and active participant in the Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council and XML Forum. As with other operational and technical issues relating to the UT Austin Internet Server, it is our intention to keep current with electronic data exchange formats endorsed by PESC and approved by ANSI. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we will continue to offer the level of service currently provided while keeping pace with advancements in applicable technologies and delivery mechanisms." -- Ted Pfeifer, Registrar, University of Texas at Austin

28. Continuity and Growth Commitment to low-cost service to higher education Encourage standardization and convergence Pilot program for commercial participation

29. First Step: XML Transport Austin Server EDI School XML EDI

30. Next: EDI/XML Translator Translator XMLEDI

31. Hub Based Translation Austin Server EDI School XML Translator

32. Concerns Community consensus needed –Agreement to UT role Need for standard mapping –Interpretation –SPEEDE/PESC role? Resources

33. Receiver Based Translation Austin Server EDI School XML EDI Translator

34. Hybrid model Some schools register to use server translation Others schools receive in native format, translate on their own

35. REGISTRATION & REPORTS http://www.utexas.edu/student/giac/speede texreg@ediserver.reg.utexas.edu Questions: brucemarton@mail.utexas.edu