Office 2000, 2000 Premium Edition, or Office 97

Office 2000, 2000 Premium Edition, or
Office 97
With RPM plug-in

Multiple platforms and server software supported?

Yes, with limitations. FrontPage may be required for certain functions.

Yes. Publishes to any NT, Unix, or Linux e-mail capable platform using any server software with RPM also installed. No FrontPage extensions needed.

Easily retrofitted to existing sites?

No. May require FrontPage and extensive site re-engineering.

Yes. Snaps into existing sites. All directory and link structures remain intact. No nested subwebs required!

Direct access to server required?

Yes. High-level FTP or LAN priviledges required resulting in significant security risks.

No. There is never a direct connection between content provider and web server thus minimizing security risks.

Confine content provider to designated area of web page?

No. Full page authoring only.

Yes. Content provider can be granted access to any area of web page and restricted from all others without the need for cumbersome databases.

Can more than one person manage different areas of the same page?

No. All must be granted full access to the whole page.

Yes. Any number of people can manage their respective area of the same page simultaneously and independent of one another.

Can content provider have full-page authoring capability?

Yes. No other choice.

Yes. Can be selectively assigned.

Could content provider gain unauthorized server access, upload unauthorized web pages or hazardous programs?

Yes, including unauthorized pages, unauthorized web sites, viruses, and hack attacks.

No. While RPM allows text, images, sound, video, Java applets, databases, and more to be uploaded to assigned areas, unauthorized file types, executable programs, and other unauthorized server activities are not allowed.

Can images from digital cameras and scanners be inserted into web page?

Yes, but images must first be processed via complex photo tool and then inserted.

Yes. Also includes direct interface specially designed for web publishing with simplified point and click control of these images.

Are notifications sent whenever a page has been revised?

No.

Yes. Up to three levels of management can be notified in any combination.

Is publishing activity logged and available via report?

No. Only status of work in progress. Requires FrontPage.

Yes. All page revision activity is monitored live, logged, and acknowledged immediately. Numerous management "audit trail" reports are available on demand.

Can page revision schedules be created?

No.

Yes. Individualized revision schedules for each content area can be created. Revision reminders can be sent automatically. Failure to make revisions when scheduled are also logged and reported live.

Can revisions be subject to supervisory approval prior to uploading, if desired?

Yes, but requires FrontPage and conformance to specific document workflow rules.

Yes. Manage workflow as you wish with complete flexibility. RPM is an excellent workflow companion. FrontPage can even be used for document creation.