Web Services Matrix
Click on the name of each service for more information, including how to get started.
| Features | Content Management System | Public Web | Application Developed by ECI* | Server Operated by Customer | Blackboard | Third‐Party Hosting (ACM, Facebook, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who can use it to distribute information? | NDSU business units (departments, operational teams and service lines) Ag Extension and affiliates, individual NDSU faculty | University departments (business units, operational teams and service lines), Ag Extension and affiliates, individual faculty and staff members, student organizations with sponsorship of a faculty member, and students for academic work with sponsorship of a faculty member | NDSU business units, depts, operational teams and service lines; Ag Extension and affiliates | Any | NDSU business units (departments, operational teams and service lines) Ag Extension and affiliates | Varies |
| What will the address be? | www.ndsu.edu/your-id⁺ | www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~your-username or www.ndsu.edu/your-id | vh⁺.ndsu.nodak.edu or apps.ndsu.edu/your-id | bb.ndsu.nodak.edu | Varies | |
| What type of content can be shared? | Web pages, images and documents | Web pages, images and documents. Some interactive options | Typically dynamically generated content | Any | Web pages and files related to courses, groups or projects. Collaboration features also provided | Varies |
| Who can see the content? | Anyone on or off campus | Anyone on or off campus | Anyone on or off campus | Anyone on or off campus. | Authenticated users only. | Varies |
| How is context developed and managed? | Customers author standard pages with Web-based editor | Customers develop content using HTML, Perl, PHP Database access (MySQL) also available for enhanced service | Varies | Varies | Blackboard user interface | Varies |
| How long can the site remain online? | No limit | Web-based renewal is required every six months for basic service | As arranged | No Limit | Courses - One semester (typically). Groups - As arranged. Annual Review for activity | Varies |
⁺ your-id = your organization's identifier. Subject to approval by Vice President of University Relations.
* ECI = Enterprise Computing & Infrastructure, the department in NDSU's IT Division that manages networks, servers and online applications.
