Multiple dynamic Web application servers supported - Microsoft ASP and ASP.NET, Macromedia ColdFusion, and PHP platforms are supported. Note: all Web application servers require a Windows server environment.
Separation of content from presentation using style sheets -
Sites managed by Ektron content management solutions can easily take advantage of cascading style sheets (CSS). In addition, style classes can be applied to content within the editor (Ektron eWebEditPro). Style sheets store presentation information about the content in a separate file. To learn more, read about advantages of using style sheets to separate content from style.
Dreamweaver and UltraDev extensions - Not only can you create your templates with Dreamweaver or UltraDev, but you can also insert custom functions through an easy to use GUI.
File uploading - Upload any kind of approved file (e.g., GIF, DOC, PDF) using the Image Library Manager. Allowable file types for uploading can easily be designated by the Web site administrator.
Content history tracking - View or restore any previously-published version of a content block.
Document check-in/check-out - The color of the border surrounding each content block is determined by the content status: green = published, yellow = pending approval, red = checked out. This ensures content blocks can be edited only by one user at a time.
Content management workflow - The administrator can selectively add "approval" permissions on a per-user basis.
Virtual staging server - Ektron CMS100 users with approval permissions can review content changes before the content is published live to the site.
Search tag - A basic search tag allows site visitors to search for content in the database.
International language support - Supports several different languages for content display.
Administration - Sortable table columns in all sections in the administration area.
User-controlled dynamic navigation - Non-technical content contributors now have the ability to create dynamically-generated navigation based upon content in the database. The abilty to manage navigation is a site-wide permission which the site administrator can set on a per user basis.
Microsoft SQL integration - Includes utilities which fully exploit the power of Microsoft SQL server (Version 7.0 and 2000).
Advanced navigation made easy with Macromedia Flash MX and Ektron CMS100 - Macromedia's newest version of Flash—Macromedia Flash MX—has many new features. The most exciting feature is advanced navigation. With Flash MX, the business logic that builds the navigation can be dynamic. Navigation and content management are the two building blocks needed to build a Web site—Ektron CMS100 to manage the content and Flash MX to create the advanced navigation.
Component-based content management solutions - Designed to be a "building block", Ektron CMS100 can be easily integrated into your site—even if your site uses complicated business logic, or other third party components like e-commerce and personalization. Because this solution use a component-based approach, we don't get in the way of your integration. This gives you the ability to add your own dynamic ASP code, or any special business logic programming.
New consistency with Ektron CMS200 - Since only one style sheet is now used to control the entire product, any branding of Ektron CMS100 can be used when upgrading to Ektron CMS200. Plus, the user interface now incorporates the same Ektron CMS200 Windows-like interface with icon toolbars and tree system.
Familiar, intuitive interface for users
The Ektron CMS100 user interface and built-in word processor-like editor are intuitive and easy to use. Instead of days to learn a publishing and authoring solution, content contributors can learn this one in minutes.
Robust file, image, and hyperlink library
Ektron CMS100 allows business users to maintain a file, hyperlink, and image library with the ability to upload file formats include .doc, .xls, .pdf, and more (as determined by the Web administrator). Once a file, image, or hyperlink is added to the library, other users will have access to it.
- Quick integration: Because installation and integration takes days not months, Web developers save time and reduce headaches.
- Runs on multiple dynamic Web application servers! Including: Microsoft ASP, ASP.NET, Macromedia ColdFusion, and PHP application servers running within a Microsoft server environment.
- Easy administration: After Web site administrators set up their users with usernames, passwords, and individual permission settings—publishing, adding files to library, and adding new content can be easily modified by the administrator.
- Controlled access: Security concerns around giving users FTP access are eliminated with the image and file library where only authenticated users with appropriate permissions can upload.
- Zero learning curve: The work area lets both editors and publishers access content through an intuitive browser-based, Windows-like interface; while the word processor-like editor is second nature.
- Extreme affordability: Ektron CMS100 gives you the most affordable CM solution on the market!
A Standard License covers one permanent base URL and up to ten (10) named users. Also included is one development URL (for 365 days from purchase) and one staging URL (for 365 days from purchase)—both keys are renewable with a Maintenance Subscription.
Explanation —"Named Users": - A named user is one person who has rights to Ektron CMS100. All 10 named users may use Ektron CMS100 simultaneously. This is not a “floating“ license, that is, you cannot temporarily transfer access rights to another user. When your user base grows to the point that you have an 11th "unique named user" then you will need to purchase an additional 10 seat license of Ektron CMS100, etc.
URLs covered by this license: - Your license allows you to use Ektron CMS100 with ONLY one production URL name. However, your license also includes a 365-day development key for integration purposes and a 365-day staging key. Both development and staging keys are renewable with an annual Maintenance Subscription.
Maintenance Subscription: - One (1) year Maintenance Subscription purchased at time of purchase and can be renewed annually online. A valid maintenance subscription allows you to download all major and minor upgrades of the product.
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Choose the Ektron CMS solution that solves your needs
Ektron CMS Solutions
Ektron's diverse family of Web content management solutions were designed to handle the constant changing needs of corporate Web strategies. Ektron provides solutions that not only prepare you for today, but tomorrow as well. Ektron's CMS solutions integrate in days not months, so Web developers save time and reduce headaches. Just one line of code is needed for integration into your template! Multiple dynamic application server support includes ASP, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, and PHP running within a Microsoft server environment.
Top reasons why Ektron's solutions are the best choice:
- Highest ROI on the market.
- Easiest to use for both the end users and developers.
- Lowest integration time - sometimes up to 70% less.
- Ability to scale to any size organization.
- Astounding flexibility.
- Robust out of the box functionality with unlimited room for extending.
To find the Ektron solution most suitable for your needs, please take a look at the list of features below.
CMS100 include the following features:
- Familiar, rich Web authoring environment.
- Spell check with or without Microsoft Word.
- Advanced Style sheet support.
- Automatic Image Uploading.
- Search and Replace.
- Advanced Microsoft Word content filtering.
- 100% browser-based.
- Document check-in/checkout.
- Simplified file uploading.
- Content history tracking.
- Virtual staging server.
- Extensive branding support.
CMS200 include the features of CMS100, plus the following:
- Robust content management workflow.
- User-maintained site navigation.
- Comprehensive metadata support.
- Syndication of content.
- Advanced search functionality.
- Scheduling of content.
- Active Directory support.
- Load balancing support.
- RSS Syndication.
- View staged site prior to approval.
CMS300 include the features of CMS100 and CMS200, plus the following:
- Web Services Support.
- Enforce content and page layout with built in support for "Smart Web Forms".
- Deliver content to multiple devices (e.g., PDAs, mobile phones, WEB TV).
- XML schema validation.
- XML commenting capabilities.