Index_D

D

data silos, see silos.

database administrator

extranets, designing, 313

databases

choosing, 44

formats available, 45

performance implications, 45

developing intranet using, 87

intranet integrating, 15

decentralized authoring, 175

CMS choosing, 175

department-specific content, 47

design specifications document, GUI, 94

designers/developers

intranet role, 10

developing intranet, 71, 81

content delivery systems, development prerequisites, 48

content type, considering, 48

contributors requiring admin portal, 49

security, 49

databases & XML, using, 87

file/directory naming conventions, adopting, 100

hosting environment, choosing, 85

human resources, making available, 79

hiring externally, options, 80

needs analysis, functional components, 72

options, pros & cons, 81

ASP (Application Service Providers) model, 83

extending existing technology, 85

hybrid piecemeal development, 83

internal development, 81

open source portals/blogs, deploying, 84

purchasing ready-made package, 82

overview, 71

personalization, using, 87

planning stage, overview, 71

scripting language, choosing, 86

searching site, 101

developing intranet, steps, 88

1, conducting needs analysis, 88

2, preparing project scope document, 89

3, reviewing/approving project scope document, 91

4, managing changes formally, 91

5, creating detailed site map, 91

6, creating GUI 1st draft, 92

7, creating GUI 2nd draft, 94

8, approving GUI 2nd draft, 94

9, creating GUI design specifications document, 94

10, start gathering content, 95

11, converting GUI design into HTML, 95

12, developing HTML templates, 96

13, testing HTML templates, 97

14, developing CMS, 98

15, developing functional components, 98

16, monitoring progress, 98

17, integrating content, 99

18, small group testing, 99

19, large group testing, 99

20, approval to go live, 100

21, launching site, 100

DHTML (Dynamic HTML)

handheld devices using, 302

dial-up modem, remote access using, 287

shortcomings, 287

directory permissions, security, 210

discussion groups, 12, 180, 184, 186

functionality, 180

<div> tag, HTML

speed, usability considering, 134

DMZ (demilitarized zone), 39

security using, 208

DOCTYPE, 66

choosing, single browser intranet design, 66

Transitional, advantages, 66

Transitional/Strict/Frameset types, 66

Document Management Systems, 179

advantages, 179

resources, 180

DOM (Document Object Model)

IE browser support from IE5, 68

Dreamweaver MX (DMX), Macromedia

accessibility options, 62

microsite bloated code, reducing, 64