ARCHIVED: Can I set up CGI programs on a UITS shared system?

CGI programs and scripts are executable; if you have one, you are allowing anyone in the world to run a program on your computer. Because of the potential security risks, users with web pages on the UITS Mypage web server may not use CGI scripts.

However, you may not need a CGI program to do what you want:

• You can create and use server-side image maps on UITS central systems at Indiana University.
• You can use Java applets; see Java on IU web servers
• You can limit who has access to your web pages; see ARCHIVED: How do I limit access to my web pages?
• You can use links to online utilities hosted by other sites, such as guest books and counters. Searching the web (e.g., using Google or Yahoo!) will return many useful links.

CGI programs are permitted on the IU central web server (Webserve). Such programs must adhere to UITS's Network Information Services guidelines for information providers. For more, see Executing CGI Scripts.

For information about obtaining an account on Webserve, see About Sitehost accounts

For more information about web pages at IU, visit the IU Webmaster's page.