2 Overview

The MyID Operator Client is a browser-based application that allows operators to log on to MyID to carry out day-to-day operations, such as adding people to the MyID database and requesting devices for them.

The system works as follows:

• The operator opens their browser, and navigates to the MyID Operator Client website.

  This is a REST-based web service that is installed on the MyID web server. This web service communicates with the MyID components on the MyID application server, which access the MyID database.

• The MyID Operator Client website accesses the MyID Client Service through the operator's browser.

  The MyID Client Service allows the browser to access local hardware such as smart cards and VSCs. The operator can now use their smart card to log on to MyID. The MyID Client Service communicates with the MyID MWS web services on the MyID web server, which in turn communicate with the MyID components on the MyID application server, and ultimately the MyID database.

Other configurations are possible; for example, the web components and application server components may be installed on the same server, or the MyID Operator Client website may be installed on a different server to the MyID MWS web services. However, the principles remain the same.