ASH 2.0 Subsystem-An alternative to middleware, server automation solutions and CMS systems

Abstract

This paper presents the basic aims that are to be fulfilled by a modular administrator subsystem, in order to provide adequate protection to an internet application. The aim of the paper is to establish, using JAVA programming language and Internet Programming techniques, a stand-alone administrator subsystem with adequate protection, complete modular approach control and strong encryption for critical data. Administrator subsystem HEFES 2.0, in short ASH 2.0, provides to administrators of web information systems and other web applications, as well as programmers developing those, a unique and intuitive platform for doing their jobs. For administrators, this is a tool providing simple and detailed configuration of access right and fast and efficient work with resources available, as well as complete following of activities for any user, with consistent and well-structured mechanism for periodical backup of the database providing integrity and consistency of databases, being a part of the web application. For programmers, Administrator subsystem HEFES is a tool that shortens period needed to develop application. Subsystem mentioned above is based on model that is implemented in Microsoft ASP.NET Configuration Tool, with certain variations. Allso this paper shows a result of a comparative test between HEFES 2.0 subsystem, developed relying on JAVA and OpenSource technologies, and its equivalent, developed using ASP.NET (Active Server Pages) technology following the allready established model of HEFES 2.0 subsystem.