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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