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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................6
2. LICENSE & DISCLAIMERS.........................................................................................7
2.1. Recitals.......................................................................................................................7
2.2. Definitions.................................................................................................................7
2.3. License Agreement...................................................................................................8
2.4. License Restrictions..................................................................................................8
2.5. License Term.............................................................................................................8
2.6. License Transfer........................................................................................................9
2.7. Title and Ownership.................................................................................................9
2.8. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer..........................................................................9
2.9. Exclusive Remedy.....................................................................................................9
2.10. Limitation of Liability............................................................................................10
2.11. Upgrades..................................................................................................................10
2.12. Export Controls......................................................................................................10
2.13. Severability...............................................................................................................11
2.14. Governing Law.......................................................................................................11
2.15. U.S. Government Restricted Usage.....................................................................11
2.16. Consumer End Users Outside of the U.S...........................................................11
2.17. Third Party Software..............................................................................................11
3. INSTALLATION & GETTING STARTED............................................................12
3.1. User-Side Requirements........................................................................................12
3.2. Server-Side Requirements......................................................................................12
3.2.1. Software and Environment Requirements.....................................................12
3.2.2. Hardware Recommendations...........................................................................12
3.3. Getting Started........................................................................................................13
3.4. Security.....................................................................................................................14
3.5. Installation Script....................................................................................................14
3.5.1. Step 1 – Database Configuration.....................................................................14
3.5.2. Step 2 – Select a License...................................................................................14
3.5.3. Step 3 – Select Domain.....................................................................................14
3.5.4. Step 4 – Set Root Password..............................................................................15
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3.5.5. Step 5 – Select Modules....................................................................................15
3.5.6. Step 6 – Language Packs...................................................................................15
3.5.7. Step 7 – Select Default Language....................................................................15
3.5.8. Step 8 – Post-Install Configuration.................................................................15
3.5.9. Step 9 – Post-Install Configuration.................................................................18
3.6. Upgrades..................................................................................................................18
3.6.1. Step 1 - License Verification.............................................................................19
3.6.2. Step 2 - Select Modules to Upgrade................................................................20
3.6.3. Step 3 – Finish....................................................................................................20
3.7. Maintenance.............................................................................................................20
3.7.1. Step 1 – License verification.............................................................................20
3.7.2. Next steps............................................................................................................21
3.8. Installation Support & Resources........................................................................21
3.8.1. Contacting Support............................................................................................21
3.8.2. Installation Services...........................................................................................22
4. CONCEPTS & CUSTOMIZATION..........................................................................23
4.1. Web Software Basics..............................................................................................23
4.2. In-portal Concepts..................................................................................................23
4.2.1. Catalog & Categories.........................................................................................24
4.2.2. Permissions.........................................................................................................24
4.2.3. Users & Groups.................................................................................................25
4.2.4. Relations..............................................................................................................26
4.2.5. Themes & Templates.........................................................................................26
4.2.6. Languages & Regional Settings........................................................................27
4.2.7. In-Tag Library.....................................................................................................27
4.2.8. Code Structure....................................................................................................28
4.2.9. Database Structure.............................................................................................28
4.3. In-link.......................................................................................................................28
4.3.1. Features................................................................................................................28
4.3.2. Code Structure....................................................................................................29
4.3.3. Database Structure.............................................................................................29
4.3.4. Default Theme....................................................................................................30
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4.4. In-newz....................................................................................................................30
4.4.1. Features................................................................................................................30
4.4.2. Code Structure....................................................................................................30
4.4.3. Database Structure.............................................................................................30
4.4.4. Default Theme....................................................................................................30
4.5. In-bulletin................................................................................................................31
4.5.1. Features................................................................................................................31
4.5.2. Code Structure....................................................................................................32
4.5.3. Database Structure.............................................................................................32
4.5.4. Default Theme....................................................................................................32
5. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLE...............................................................................33
5.1. Common Controls..................................................................................................33
5.1.1. Mouse & Hot Keys............................................................................................33
5.1.2. Creating & Editing.............................................................................................33
5.1.3. Approve & Deny (Activate & Disable)..........................................................34
5.1.4. Cut, Copy, Paste.................................................................................................35
5.1.5. Priority.................................................................................................................35
5.1.6. View Menu..........................................................................................................35
5.1.7. Pop Ups...............................................................................................................36
5.1.8. Lists......................................................................................................................37
5.2. In-portal Platform...................................................................................................37
5.2.1. Structure & Data................................................................................................37
5.2.2. Community.........................................................................................................44
5.2.3. Modules & Settings............................................................................................53
5.2.4. Summary & Logs................................................................................................54
5.2.5. Configuration......................................................................................................55
5.2.6. Tools....................................................................................................................61
5.2.7. Help......................................................................................................................65
5.3. In-link.......................................................................................................................65
5.3.1. Managing Links..................................................................................................65
5.3.2. Permissions.........................................................................................................69
5.3.3. General Settings..................................................................................................71
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5.3.4. Output Settings...................................................................................................71
5.3.5. Search Settings....................................................................................................73
5.3.6. E-mail Settings....................................................................................................73
5.3.7. Custom Fields.....................................................................................................74
5.3.8. Link Validation...................................................................................................74
5.4. In-newz....................................................................................................................75
5.4.1. Managing Articles...............................................................................................75
5.4.2. Permissions.........................................................................................................79
5.4.3. General Settings..................................................................................................80
5.4.4. Output Settings...................................................................................................80
5.4.5. Search Settings....................................................................................................82
5.4.6. E-mail Settings....................................................................................................83
5.4.7. Custom Fields.....................................................................................................83
5.5. In-bulletin................................................................................................................84
5.5.1. Managing Topics................................................................................................84
5.5.2. Permissions.........................................................................................................88
5.5.3. General Settings..................................................................................................90
5.5.4. Output Settings...................................................................................................90
5.5.5. Search Settings....................................................................................................92
5.5.6. Censorship...........................................................................................................92
5.5.7. Smileys.................................................................................................................92
5.5.8. E-mail Settings....................................................................................................93
5.5.9. Custom Fields.....................................................................................................93
6. SUPPORT & CUSTOM SERVICES...........................................................................95
6.1. Technical Support...................................................................................................95
6.1.1. Online Ticketing System...................................................................................95
6.1.2. Support Forum...................................................................................................95
6.1.3. Telephone and Email Support.........................................................................95
6.2. Customization Services..........................................................................................95
6.3. Hosting Services......................................................................................................95
7. FUTURE DIRECTION................................................................................................97
