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April 1998: "This site brought to you by..."
- Sponsorships aren't just for sporting events anymore -- getting an advertiser to sponsor portions of your Web site can be an effective way to boost revenue and fund new projects. Jim Carr takes a look at sites that are using sponsorships to their maximum potential.
Jim Carr
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February 1998: A free database can boost your site
- Although a relational database can add power and security to your Web applications, its complexity can also drain your wallet and cost you time. You don't have to go with a big, expensive database like Oracle or Microsoft SQL, though -- it's possible that MySQL, a free database you can download off the Web, might give you everything you need.
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March 1998: Adding persistence to DHTML effects
- DHTML lets you add interactivity to your site's layout and appearance -- but when your visitors change something, go away and come back, they usually find all their hard work erased. We show you how to use cookies to add persistence to your DHTML effects. (Note: Due to browser limitations, our sample pages may only work on the PC platform.)
Shelley Powers
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February 1998: Application servers empower your Web applications
- An intranet, extranet, or Internet setup that includes a Web application server offers a number of significant advantages over the traditional models. We explain how an application server works and introduce you to the benefits of integrating application servers into your Web development plans.
Yun Wang
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December 1997: Beat those hand coding blues
- While nothing beats expert hand coding for precision and flexibility in creating Web pages, the time and expertise needed to create a corporate intranet entirely by hand could make you think twice about discounting authoring programs. In this roundup of three popular WYSIWYG programs -- Claris Home Page 3.0, Adobe Page Mill 2.0, and GoLive CyberStudio 2.0 -- we outline some of the main time- and hassle-saving features now available in authoring software.
Jackie Dove
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April 1998: Building a knowledge management system
- "Knowledge management" may sound like the latest buzzword to come down the company pipeline, but some of its core concepts can be extremely helpful in getting real value out of your vast data resources. To get started on turning information into knowledge, you'll have to focus in on key goals and find the right role for IS in building and maintaining the system.
Yun Wang
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March 1998: Coping with developer work schedules
- Managers often dismiss requests for non-traditional work schedules as disruptive to the normal workday. But in the case of application development, a flexible schedule can greatly improve the quality and timeliness of the code produced. Editor- in-Chief Holly Blumenthal makes the argument that flexible schedules may be crucial to improving your development efficiency.
Holly Blumenthal
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March 1998: Customer Service moves to the Web
- Customer service usually involves big-time operating costs and repetitive actions. What if you could automate the bulk of your customer service operations by using the Internet? Although the technology is still in its early stages, customer service on the Web looks like a promising market.
Jennifer deJong
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March 1998: Development tools star at Internet World
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Jim Carr
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February 1998: EDI struggles to enter the extranet market
- The Electronic Data Interchange standard (EDI) has been helping companies manage their supply chain for years -- now proponents want companies to adopt Web-based EDI as an extranet standard. But don't leap into EDI yet -- we give you some EDI background and tell you why it's probably not suitable for most extranet applications.
Holly Blumenthal
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January 1998: Get ready for the extranet assignment
- "Gee, it sounds like we should get ourselves one of these here extranet doo-dads." Are you dreading the day your CEO shuffles by your office with these words? With the spotlight swinging rapidly onto business-to-business Web applications, that day won't be far off -- it's time to prepare your reply in advance. We help you analyze the business issues behind the buzzword.
Holly Blumenthal
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February 1998: Java security: Too much or too little?
- Java protects you from malicious applets by calling the whole barrel rotten. Increased security is a good thing, but if its inflexibility isn't addressed, Java's sandbox approach will end up limiting the language's adoption.
Stuart McClure
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January 1998: Keep Web development simple
- The tech industry has overrun the original simplicity of the Web with cross-platform tangles and bloated feature sets. It's time to take a hard look at our development options and look for solutions that provide the best mix of simplicity, low cost, and enterprise-level reliability and support.
Eric Hammond
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January 1998: Know Thy Customer!
- Your Web commerce strategy may be worthless if it overlooks two fundamental questions: Who is your customer and which of their specific needs can you best meet online? To find out just how these considerations can lead to success in the real world, we look at four companies with different online strategies that take these important questions into account.
Jim Carr
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January 1998: LDAP makes peace between directory services
- The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) can go a long way towards bridging incompatible directory services. But its lack of strong authentication means it's not quite ready for use across the Internet. Learn more about what LDAP means for the enterprise and get hands-on info on implementing a client-side LDAP application.
Yun Wang
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January 1998: Log analyzers let you keep an eye on visitors
- Don't be caught without vital stats about your Web site visitors and their visiting patterns. Our roundup of six Web server log analysis tools will help you take the mystery out of who's hitting your pages. We look at Hit List 3.5, FlashStats 1.4, WebTrends 4.0, NetTracker 3.0, Bazaar Analyzer Pro 2.0, and WWWStat4Mac 1.6.1.
Jackie Dove
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December 1997: Making the database connection
- LiveWire uses server-side JavaScript to provide fast connections between your Web pages and database servers. Here's a concise primer on using LiveWire to build database connectivity applications with minimum hassle.
Yun Wang
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March 1998: Marketing your e-commerce site
- Once you decide to venture out on the Web with your business, you're going to have to contend with a whole new marketing system -- a system that is still maturing. We look at three successful e-commerce sites and their strategies for driving traffic up without killing their budget.
Jim Carr
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February 1998: Netscape frees its browser
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Jim Carr
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February 1998: Netscape plays for high stakes
- Netscape's surprise move to make the source code to Communicator available to the public has so far garnered mixed reactions -- some see it as a boon to both developers and Netscape, while others see only security problems and lost revenue. Our editor- in-chief argues that while only time will tell whether or not it was successful in the long run, Netscape's move was an inspired solution to two major problems: lost market share and limited resources.
Holly Blumenthal
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December 1997: Netscape takes over Actra products
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Jim Carr
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February 1998: Netscape's Kiva acquisition pays off with Application Server
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Jim Carr
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January 1998: Netscape, @Home offer hosted e-commerce services
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Jim Carr
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December 1997: Netscape, HP to deliver workflow apps
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Jim Carr
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April 1998: New Java products highlight JavaOne conference
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Jim Carr
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March 1998: Pandesic, Vision Factory to integrate e-commerce apps
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Jim Carr
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January 1998: Ready to get your degree in IS?
- They've heard of CS, but how many high school graduates know about IS degree programs? The current IS labor shortage requires us to get the word out about good college programs that combine technology courses with business and customer service know-how.
Holly Blumenthal
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January 1998: SSL makes headway as an encryption standard
- The SSL protocol provides a relatively secure means to encrypt data passed over a public network like the Internet. Learn how it works and what you can do to start using it in your own applications.
Stuart McClure
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March 1998: Securing your CGI scripts against hacker invasion
- Because the source code to many CGI scripts is publicly available, CGI can be a weak point on your Web server, opening you up to possible attack by malicious hackers. We give you recommendations on securing your CGI scripts and eliminating potentially disastrous security holes.
Stuart McClure
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April 1998: Shoot small with your public key infrastructure
- If you have the time to do it right, implementing a public key infrastructure (PKI) in your company can give you peace of mind when it comes to securing intranet and Internet transmissions. But until standards settle and vendors start offering all-in-one transparent solutions, your best bet is to build your PKI one piece at a time.
Stuart McClure
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April 1998: Start thinking like a CEO
- Don't limit yourself to solving technical problems -- the time is ripe for IS managers to make the leap to large-scale business strategy. After all, few others understand technology's true potential when it comes to improving a company's competitive position or bottom line. It's up to you to identify business needs, propose technical solutions, and reap the rewards.
Holly Blumenthal
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January 1998: Sun takes Internet World spotlight
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Jim Carr
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December 1997: Technology grows up
- The technology industry is increasingly focusing its efforts on the corporate market, moving away from consumer-driven development. Will this shift kill innovation and encourage stagnation? Our editor-in-chief argues "No way." Instead, the turn towards the corporate market will get vendors back on track, forcing them to create solutions to real problems instead of promising bigger, flashier, and more buggy products. (700 words)
Holly Blumenthal
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December 1997: The OBI standard gains momentum
- The emerging OBI standard gives corporations the potential to save big money by automating their high-volume, low-cost purchases using the Internet. Learn more about what makes OBI tick and why you should start thinking about it even before it's finalized.
Holly Blumenthal
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January 1998: Think PR
- Steve Jobs, the so-called interim CEO of Apple Computer, set the tone of this year's Macworld with a think mantra: Think profits, think products, think positive. While the mood at Developer Central was optimistic, the watchword among the Mac faithful was "think cautious."
Jackie Dove
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April 1998: Understanding Netscape's source code license
- Are you ready to take advantage of Netscape's browser source code release? Before you start building on the free code, you need to understand the terms of Netscape's licensing. Peter Bierman gives you the lowdown on what the Netscape Public License can do for you -- and what you'll be doing for Netscape in return.
Peter Bierman
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February 1998: Using old page layout tricks with new technologies
- Dynamic HTML and Cascading Style Sheets did wonders for Web page layout; the old tricks that Webmasters used to guarantee absolute spacing have outlived their main purpose. But don't throw out your one-pixel transparent GIF and your HTML table expertise -- your old tricks can gain a new lease on life when combined with emerging technologies.
Shelley Powers
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March 1998: Visual site authoring tools keep getting better
- Visual Web site authoring programs offer coding relief and point- and-click convenience; we found that advanced programs featuring fourth-generation Web browser capabilities gain in power what they lose in intuition. We take a look at three tools: Symantec's Visual Page 1.1, Macromedia's Dreamweaver, and Netscape's Composer.
Jackie Dove
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March 1998: Web Automation Toolkit automates Web interaction
- The Web Automation Toolkit from webMethods solves a number of development problems in one fell swoop. Web Perspective columnist Eric Hammond shows how the toolkit can help you build applications that automate your Web browsing for faster, more efficient information gathering on the Net.
Eric Hammond
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February 1998: What firewalls can (and can't) do for you
- Chances are, your enterprise network depends on some form of firewall technology to protect critical data from outside attack while allowing your users legitimate Internet access. It's your responsibility to understand the general principles, advantages, and disadvantages of such technology so you can plan your network and application development around it. We provide you with a basic technical overview of how firewalls work and what they can -- and can't -- do to protect your Web site.
Mark Pace
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February 1998: Which platform should you choose for e-commerce?
- While Windows NT, Unix, and MacOS each have undeniable strengths, chances are you're going to have to settle on one for your e- commerce Web server platform. We give you the low-down on each platform's ability to meet the e-commerce challenge. Check out our comprehensive comparison chart to help you make your decision.
Jim Carr
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December 1997: Will 1998 be a "Banner" Year?
- If you decide to sell advertising on your site, you could either be opening up a cash box or sticking your foot in hot water. If you've got your own sales team and the technical resources to manage an in-house ad server, a group of software vendors can provide you with sophisticated ad management software. If you lack these resources, however, don't despair -- for a higher price, you can use an ad-reach network, taking all the work of selling advertising out of your hands. We examine the costs and benefits of each approach, as well as a few solutions that fall somewhere between outsourcing and do-it-yourself.
Jim Carr
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January 1998: XML expectations
- The recent flurry of interest in Extensible Markup Language (XML) has pundits proclaiming it the savior of future Web design. Is this standard a solution to the messy state of the modern Web? We take a closer look and give you real-life XML examples.
Shelley Powers
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January 1998: XML expectations
- The recent flurry of interest in Extensible Markup Language (XML) has pundits proclaiming it the savior of future Web design. Is this standard a solution to the messy state of the modern Web? We take a
Shelley Powers
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