Las Vegas, NV - Feb. 21, 2002 Amgraf User Group Meeting Amgraf, Inc. 1 I-Form Hosting and Electronic Document Security Franklin J. Garner, III Amgraf, Inc. 1501 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64108
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I-Form Hostingand Electronic
Document Security
I-Form Hostingand Electronic
Document SecurityFranklin J. Garner, III
Amgraf, Inc.1501 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
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An Opportunity to Save (and Profit) fromInternet Forms
An Opportunity to Save (and Profit) fromInternet Forms
The I-Forms PortalThe I-Forms Portal
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Used as a marketing term to describe aWeb Site that is intended to be the first place people see when using the Web.
Used as a marketing term to describe aWeb Site that is intended to be the first place people see when using the Web.
Definition of an Internet PortalDefinition of an Internet Portal
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Typically a Portal has a catalog of web sites, a directory of departments or
subjects, a search engine, and may also offer other services (news, bulletin boards, maps, etc.) to entice people to use that site
as their main point of entry to the Web.
Typically a Portal has a catalog of web sites, a directory of departments or
subjects, a search engine, and may also offer other services (news, bulletin boards, maps, etc.) to entice people to use that site
as their main point of entry to the Web.
Definition of an Internet PortalDefinition of an Internet Portal
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I-Forms Portal OverviewI-Forms Portal Overview
Internet FormsPortal andWeb Site
Mainframeor OtherSystem
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Building the I-Forms PortalBuilding the I-Forms Portal
System Set-Up Creating Web Pages Creating I-Forms Creating and Testing Databases Testing the Web Site
System Set-Up Creating Web Pages Creating I-Forms Creating and Testing Databases Testing the Web Site
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Managing the I-Forms PortalManaging the I-Forms Portal
Insuring Data Security Controlling I-Forms User Access I-Forms Version Control
Procedures Monitoring Usage Cost Justification
Insuring Data Security Controlling I-Forms User Access I-Forms Version Control
Procedures Monitoring Usage Cost Justification
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Register Your Domain Name at:Register Your Domain Name at: www.register.com
Register Your Domain Name at:Register Your Domain Name at: www.register.com
Getting StartedGetting Started
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Choose Hardware, Software,Choose Hardware, Software,Database Management System, and Database Management System, and
Internet Connection ServiceInternet Connection Service
Choose Hardware, Software,Choose Hardware, Software,Database Management System, and Database Management System, and
Internet Connection ServiceInternet Connection Service
Configure a Web ServerConfigure a Web Server
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Physical Installation ChoicesPhysical Installation Choices
Self Hosting• Employ In-House Expertise
• Acquire Server Hardware/Software
• Obtain High Speed Connection
• Maintain Environment 24/7 Co-Locate System at ISP
• Contract for System, Services, and Expertise
Self Hosting• Employ In-House Expertise
• Acquire Server Hardware/Software
• Obtain High Speed Connection
• Maintain Environment 24/7 Co-Locate System at ISP
• Contract for System, Services, and Expertise
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Technology Platform ChoicesTechnology Platform Choices UNIX
• Sun Solaris• Linux• FreeBSD
Windows 2000 Web Server Software
• Apache• Microsoft IIS• iPlanet (Sun + Netscape)• NCSA
UNIX• Sun Solaris• Linux• FreeBSD
Windows 2000 Web Server Software
• Apache• Microsoft IIS• iPlanet (Sun + Netscape)• NCSA
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Web Site Server SoftwareWeb Site Server Software
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 20020%
35%
70%
Apache Microsoft iPlanet NCSA Other
Source: Netcraft.com
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Relational Database Systems (RDBS)Relational Database Systems (RDBS)
Oracle (UNIX and Windows) Microsoft SQL Server (Windows) IBM DB2 (UNIX and Windows) MySQL (UNIX and Windows) Other
• Informix (Now an IBM Company)
• Sybase
Oracle (UNIX and Windows) Microsoft SQL Server (Windows) IBM DB2 (UNIX and Windows) MySQL (UNIX and Windows) Other
• Informix (Now an IBM Company)
• Sybase
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RDBS Market ShareRDBS Market Share
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Year 2000
Oracle
IBM
Microsoft
Other
Source: Gartner, Inc., May 2001
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Best Price/Performance Configuration*Best Price/Performance Configuration*
Standard Intel Pentium PC Hardware FreeBSD UNIX (Open Source) Apache Web Server Software (Open
Source) MySQL Database (Open Source) Co-Located at ISP with T1 Connection
Standard Intel Pentium PC Hardware FreeBSD UNIX (Open Source) Apache Web Server Software (Open
Source) MySQL Database (Open Source) Co-Located at ISP with T1 Connection
* Based on Open Source Software
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$5,000* $5,000*
Typical Pricing for Web Server Typical Pricing for Web Server Hardware/Software/InstallationHardware/Software/Installation
$300 / Month$300 / Month
Typical Pricing – Co-Location ServiceTypical Pricing – Co-Location Service
* Based on Open Source Software
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Design and Organize Your Web SiteDesign and Organize Your Web Site
Home Page Categories and Classifications of I-Forms Log-In Page Page to Search for I-Forms Other Features
• Related Links
• News
• Calendar
Home Page Categories and Classifications of I-Forms Log-In Page Page to Search for I-Forms Other Features
• Related Links
• News
• Calendar
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(Adobe GoLive Recommended)(Adobe GoLive Recommended) (Adobe GoLive Recommended)(Adobe GoLive Recommended)
Choose an Web Page Authoring ToolChoose an Web Page Authoring Tool
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(OneForm Designer Plus Recommended)(OneForm Designer Plus Recommended) (OneForm Designer Plus Recommended)(OneForm Designer Plus Recommended)
Choose an I-Forms ToolChoose an I-Forms Tool
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Create Web PagesCreate Web Pages
Make the Home Page and the Interior Make the Home Page and the Interior Pages for EachPages for Each A Area of Interestrea of Interest
Add Links for Login Screens andI-Forms
Make the Home Page and the Interior Make the Home Page and the Interior Pages for EachPages for Each A Area of Interestrea of Interest
Add Links for Login Screens andI-Forms
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Create Internet FormsCreate Internet Forms
Draw New Forms with OneForm Designer Plus
Import PDF Files for Existing Forms Overlay Form Images with Fill Fields Generate HTML and CGI Scripts Create I-Forms Databases on Server
Draw New Forms with OneForm Designer Plus
Import PDF Files for Existing Forms Overlay Form Images with Fill Fields Generate HTML and CGI Scripts Create I-Forms Databases on Server
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Test I-Forms PortalTest I-Forms Portal
Test the Web Site Pages and the Test the Web Site Pages and the Links to I-FormsLinks to I-Forms
Check that the Databases are Check that the Databases are Storing Fill DataStoring Fill Data
Check that E-Mail Confirmation is Check that E-Mail Confirmation is workingworking
Test the Web Site Pages and the Test the Web Site Pages and the Links to I-FormsLinks to I-Forms
Check that the Databases are Check that the Databases are Storing Fill DataStoring Fill Data
Check that E-Mail Confirmation is Check that E-Mail Confirmation is workingworking
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Management and Legal IssuesManagement and Legal Issues
Controlling Access to I-Forms Maintaining I-Forms Version
Control Monitoring Usage
Controlling Access to I-Forms Maintaining I-Forms Version
Control Monitoring Usage
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Controlling Access to I-FormsControlling Access to I-Forms
Database of User Profiles and Privileges Classification of I-Forms Login/Password Authorization Use of Session “Cookies” Store Date/Time and IP Address at Login Hidden Fields on Search Panels Hidden Fields on I-Forms Fill-Field Security for Signing and Viewing
Database of User Profiles and Privileges Classification of I-Forms Login/Password Authorization Use of Session “Cookies” Store Date/Time and IP Address at Login Hidden Fields on Search Panels Hidden Fields on I-Forms Fill-Field Security for Signing and Viewing
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I-Forms Version Control IssuesI-Forms Version Control Issues
Every I-Form Version must be Retained Saved Fill Data should be Linked to the
I-Form Version Actually Used Must be able to Redisplay Old I-Form Versions Should Provide Non-Refutable Method to
Prove Transaction Should Allow New I-Form Versions to be
Used with Notification
Every I-Form Version must be Retained Saved Fill Data should be Linked to the
I-Form Version Actually Used Must be able to Redisplay Old I-Form Versions Should Provide Non-Refutable Method to
Prove Transaction Should Allow New I-Form Versions to be
Used with Notification
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Monitoring Usage of I-FormsMonitoring Usage of I-Forms
E-mail Confirmations to all Interested Parties
Automatic Periodic Transfer of Fill Data Reporting from I-Forms Databases Web Site Management Reports
E-mail Confirmations to all Interested Parties
Automatic Periodic Transfer of Fill Data Reporting from I-Forms Databases Web Site Management Reports
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$25,000* $25,000*
Typical Pricing for I-Forms Portal Typical Pricing for I-Forms Portal Design/DevelopmentDesign/Development
Varies with Complexity, Numbers of I-Forms,Login Users, and Databases.
*
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I-Forms Cost JustificationI-Forms Cost Justification
Saves Money• Captures Keystrokes 24/7• Real-Time Data Validation• Potential for Faster Transactions• Paper-Optional Forms on Demand
Makes Money• Customer Convenience and Preference• Opportunity to Upsell and Sell
Additional Products/Services
Saves Money• Captures Keystrokes 24/7• Real-Time Data Validation• Potential for Faster Transactions• Paper-Optional Forms on Demand
Makes Money• Customer Convenience and Preference• Opportunity to Upsell and Sell
Additional Products/Services
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SystemDemonstration
SystemDemonstration
I-Forms Hosting SystemI-Forms Hosting System
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AMGRAF, INC.1501 OAK STREETKANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 474-4797http://www.amgraf.com
AMGRAF, INC.1501 OAK STREETKANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 474-4797http://www.amgraf.com