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ContentBoxX is an application framework on which a made-to-measure editorial
system for the implementation of the Web site, Intranet, or Extranet is
based. ContentBoxX can not only be used in new Web sites, but can also
be integrated in pre-existing sites. With its consistent use of open standards,
the ContentBoxX framework is receptive to future developments and is flexible
enough to allow for interfacing with pre-existing IT infrastructure.
ContentBoxX is distinguished by the following features:
Flexibility:
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"Application
Framework made by KRANKIKOM": development and integration
all-in-one. |
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Integration
of dynamic and static content |
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Structure
of the site is freely definable. For example, the hierarchical
or thematic structuring. Multiple-linking of content is fully supported. |
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Integration
of pre-existing sites and successive extension of dynamic
content. |
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"data
separation": data and visual presentation are effectively
separated from each other. |
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"template
based": the layout drafts are managed centrally, and
can be changed at any time. The lay-out can then be flexible and can
adapt to various levels; that means that micro-sites can be implemented
quickly and effortlessly. |
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"dynamic
menus": The navigation can be dynamically influenced
on several levels from the editorial system. In addition, particular
levels, such as the top navigational level, can be fixed. |
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"abstraction
layer": ContentBoxX is designed for the administration
of data in relational database systems such as Oracle, Informix, MS
SQL and Sybase. Economical solutions such as MySQL are, of course,
also supported. The connection to the database is produced through
an abstraction layer, in which the editorial system is not connected
to the database system behind it. A change in the database system
requires only a switch in the abstraction layer. |
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Integration of other data sources: ContentBoxX can also integrate all other
data sources, along with database systems, as long as it makes available
an API or it is in a Flat File Format, as in XML data. |
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"multiple
presentation formats": ContentBoxX allows the visual
depiction of the content of the CMS in various formats. Along with
HTML, and on the individual browser-optimised HTML versions, other
visual depiction forms are supported, such as WAP, iMode, mobile devices,
and the export of document exchange formats, as in PDF. |
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"link
integrity": The integrity of the links, within the
system, is completely guaranteed. |
Use
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Usage is carried
out with a conventional Web browser
and is not tied down to any particular platform. |
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"ease
of use": The ContentBoxX Editor is simple and user-oriented.
As such, the user is able to navigate the editorial system, even without
extensive background knowledge. |
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"customization":
The logic of the usage of the ContentBoxX can be tailored to the needs
of the user, and complex structures can be simplified such that it
can be learned without extensive training. |
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"plausibility":
The entered data in the editorial system are checked for plausibility.
Entered fields can be sorted according to plausibility, such that
external URLs are checked for syntax and availability. |
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Extended input
options allow the user to format text and to add and freely position
assets, such as graphics. Intelligent filters ensure at the layout
guidelines of the site are followed. |
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The ContentBoxX
is completely template-based, which means it can be adapted freely
to the prevailing layout guidelines in the organisation, and supports
multilingual depiction.. |
Work Flow
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The work
flow can be freely laid out according
to the client's wishes. |
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Comprehensive
rights and rolls
system, upon which the rights of each individual user in the elements
of the Web site can be established. |
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Active notice
functions at status changes or new entries to the editor(s)
per e-mail or using other communications media, such as SMS. |
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"selective
versioning": ContentBoxX administers module-based,
the history of the versions of the entries. |
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Entries into
the editorial system can be permitted to the user or for a set time
permitted to the Web site, in which the permission can also be taken
away. |
Ability to Scale
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"distributed
applications/clustering": ContentBoxX can be divided
modularly onto more than one server in various places. |
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"multiple
database support": ContentBoxX can administer data
modularly onto database systems, which are spread out (even with different
manufacturers). |
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"multiple
database connections": ContentBoxX can construct more
than one parallel connection to different database systems. |
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"database
connection pooling": ContentBoxX has at its disposal
a mature connection-pooling of the database connections. As such,
latent periods during connection are minimalised and system resources
are saved. |
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"data
caching": An intelligent data cache minimalises latent
periods and relieves the database server |
Connectivity & System Integration
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"directory
services": ContentBoxX can be connected to an LDAP server.
Further services can be integrated. |
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Integration
von WebServices: ContentBoxX supports XML-RPC and SOAP.
Further services can be integrated. |
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Integration
von Cartridges/Portlets: Cartridges such as polls, forums,
chats or news feeds can be integrated onto ContentBoxX. |
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"content
syndication": ContentBoxX supports XML, ICE and RSS. |
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XML:
Data can be transferred from XML feeds and modified. Data from ContentBoxX
can be read as XML. |
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Data exchange: :
ContentBoxX makes available a universal module, called the ContentBox
Publisher, which allows data to be supplied in typical text-based
export formats |
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The integration
of ContentBoxX in the pre-existing IT infrastructure
is supported by the open interpretation of the system. As long as
a documented API in the system is available, then it is possible to
integrate it onto ContentBoxX. |
Security
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Extended access
security through user administration and/or network-based
(at the IP level). |
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Record-based
access security. Access to records can be guaranteed according
to the user and in combination with the rights and roll management. |
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Encoding
data is possible through SSL. |
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Integration
of LDAP servers. |
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Access
and Change Logging. Changes and access can be logged up to the
level of a record. |
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"overwrite
protection": Individual records are protected against overwriting
with simultaneous access. |
Further Advantages
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"open
standards": ContentBoxX consistently sets up on open
and established standards. For example, with programming languages
such as Java and PHP4. |
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"closed
source": The sources for the ContentBoxX Framework
can be made available according to the needs of the client. |
Technical Requirements
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Platforms:
UNIX, Linux and Windows (200 & NT) |
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Web Server:
Apache (recommended), IIS |
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Front: HTML
browser |
The ContentBoxX developers are also working on the Apache-Jakarta Open
Source Projects.
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