BlueZone

What is BlueZone Web-to-Host?

BlueZone Terminal Emulation is a robust, terminal emulation suite providing both traditional desktop and two-tier web-to-host, web browser access to backend systems including; IBM Mainframe (3270), IBM iSeries (5250), Unisys (T27 & UTS), UNIX/DEC (VT) and Secure FTP. BlueZone is used by IBC customers to access and process payroll (FPPS) and financial data.

BlueZone Web-to-Host is a simple two-tier terminal emulation solution. First the end user browses to the Web page that contains a link that downloads a pre-configured terminal emulator. Once the emulator is downloaded from the Web server (a one-time only action), a secure Telnet session is established directly with the host, taking the Web server out of the equation altogether.

https://www3.ibc.doi.gov/HRD/systems/bluezone

If you are using the S-VIP VPN Waiver and need to access FPPS, you must request a waiver from IBC to access FPPS without a smartcard. Please contact IBC at CSC_IT_Services_HelpDesk@ios.doi.gov to start the process.

Installation

Deployment Install – Preferred Method

An MECM application has been created at: \Software Library\Overview\Application Management\Applications\_DOI\Tier 2

The source files can also be found at: \\IINSXFCMFS01.doi.net\sccm_source$\DOI\Software\Tier2\BlueZone\ActiveX

BlueZone 8.1.1 was pushed to all existing installs using a MECM Query. Please use the application above for any new installs or missed deployments.

Once the MECM install application has completed, users will need to follow the steps here to configure their BlueZone install.


Manual Install

Before installing BlueZone, be sure your default browser is not set to IE. Manual installs will require Administrative Rights.

Instructions for manually installing BlueZone can be found here: https://www3.ibc.doi.gov/sites/default/files/FMD/files/BlueZone_811_client_installation.pdf

Configuring BlueZone

Instructions for importing and exporting BlueZone keyboard settings are found here: https://www3.ibc.doi.gov/sites/default/files/FMD/files/Save_Display_Keyboard_Settings.pdf

Contacts

  • More information can be found at https://www3.ibc.doi.gov/HRD/systems/bluezone
  • Questions regarding installation instructions, please contact GS Help Windows
  • Questions regarding BlueZone use, please contact the National Business Center at 888-367-1622
  • Questions regarding FPPS, please contact Kathy Takacs at 703-648-7434

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