DukeWeb Enterprise CMS Update for Web Community 2/10/2004 Cheryl Crupi Senior Manager, Duke OIT Office of Web Services
CMS Needs Needs > identified by CMS ITAC sub committee: Create and maintain web sites. Enable content sharing (syndication) Support users with diverse technical skills and project resources. Recommendation > enterprise CMS for the Duke community (DukeWeb)
DukeWeb Functionality Content Authoring – friendly web interface for non- technical users to create and update content. Flexible Presentation – presentation separate from content enables easy design changes. Syndication – Inbound and outbound content sharing via RSS or XML. Workflow – manage content lifecycle – author, edit, publish, expire, archive. Versioning – check-in / check-out, revision history. Remote Access – seamless access via the web. Dynamic delivery – content from a variety of sources / delivery possible in multiple formats. Security – Duke NetID authentication via WebAuth
CMS Solution December ’04 Duke purchased an enterprise license of ContentXML as the underlying technology for DukeWeb. ContentXML was selected based on a variety of criteria, including: Viability as an enterprise tool Functionality Flexibility Cost Speed to deployment ContentXML is an XML based “push” CMS product.
Deployment Vision Successful Deployment
Community Engagement To ensure communication and community involvement, these teams are being convened to guide and support rollout. SponsorsStrategic direction, policy, prioritization. Advisory TeamDeployment oversight and feedback. Technical Team - Core Infrastructure management and support. Technical Advisory Team Business practices, data sharing standards, technical oversight Functional Team - Core Evolving community needs and future requirements. Communication TeamCommunicate with user communities.
Services and Resources Access to DukeWeb for any Duke related project (free) Resources Generic templates (free) Image bank (free) Web statistics (AWStats Project) Hosting – TBD (assessing needs and demand) Web Projects (fee-for-service) OWS or vendor referrals To get into the project queue contact OWS Training and Knowledge Sharing Training – working on training plans Community collaboration tools (Confluence) Documentation OIT user support – working on model
CMS High Level Rollout Plan MilestoneKick OffTargeted Dates Notes Production Environment Setup 1/4/052/7/05Complete. First Website Implementation - Office of News & Communications 12/20/054/4/05On Schedule. User training – target week of 3/21/05 Student Affairs Planning2/7/053/31/05 Student Affairs Implementation (Phased approach) 4/1/057/05 Generic Template Development 4/1/057/05 General Availability Target7/05Training schedule TBD.