Scalable Solution for Libraries

TECHNOLOGY

Patronus is a reliable, robust, and scalable solution for libraries. Its flexibility enables it to fit into almost any infrastructure with minimal maintenance. To meet these needs, Patronus offers the following technological features and benefits:

Simple, Web-based administration.
Configurations can be applied to individual computers and/or groups of computers.
Server-side solution with no proprietary client software.
Easy integration into a wide variety of existing TCP/IP networks and client operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Works with any form of Internet access.
Includes necessary network infrastructure components optimized for libraries including Internet gateway router, Internet filter, firewall and Web cache system.
Automatic software and content updates and back-up every night.

Internet Filtering

Patronus provides customized Web site filtering using a number of disparate techniques. These techniques can be applied to various elements of your network in a customized and unique manner, depending on your needs. Filtering can be customized and assigned to individual workstations or ranges of local IP addresses, user names (or other identity elements such as workstation names or organizational membership), or defined groups of workstations or users.

Peer-to-Peer Detection and Blocking

Your network and its bandwidth are protected by the peer-to-peer blocking and monitoring capabilities of Patronus.

Integrated Firewall

BASCOM's Patronus includes an integrated stateful firewall, providing robust network security that is managed through a simple Web interface. This deep-packet inspection firewall filters both inbound and outbound traffic. Since it is an affirmative firewall, all traffic into and out of the network must be explicitly allowed by the System Administrator.

Authentication

Patronus provides flexible authentication options to accommodate most network architectures. The methods offered can be mixed and matched to work within many environments—all without reworking administrative philosophies.

Logging & Reporting

Patronus offers a variety of reports for analyzing Internet use—making it easy for an Administrator or Technology Director to study how the Internet is used throughout the library.

Flexible Setup

For ease of installation and to meet your networking requirements, Patronus is available in a variety of setup options. This flexibility includes the following configurations: Internet (2 or 3 Ethernet), Internet Gateway (PPPoE), Proxy Only, URL Filter Server, and Transparent Bridge (with or without firewall).

Integrated Web Cache

Patronus includes Web Caching for HTTP traffic. This speeds up Internet access by storing frequently used Web objects on the server.

Backup/Restore

Automatic, nightly backups relieve a library's technology staff of maintenance; disaster recovery support is just a phone call away.

IP Multicast Support

Patronus now supports PIM and IGMP multicasting.

Patronus Technology @ a Glance (50kb pdf)
For a snapshot view of the significant technology features included in Patronus print this piece. For more detailed explanations, visit the Technology section.