Our Specialized Database Development
Schools have unique needs when it comes to data storage and user access.
VisionFriendly.com database designs takes into consideration the large number of teachers and administrators that need to make changes to the site, as well as the way in which parents and students use the site to stay up to date.
The flexibility of databases can include the following features:
- RSS Feeds
For schools with a large number of technically-inclined parents and students, VisionFriendly.com can create RSS feeds of news and events for use with compatible devices and browsers.
- User Permissions Database
Control which administrators have access over which areas of your site with a central “Super Administrator” function.
- Integration with Active Directory
If Active Directory plays a critical role in your network infrastructure and needs to be integrated into website access control, we can use LDAP for the various administrative logins on the site.
- Adobe Contribute Publishing Services
For school departments that have the most advanced content management needs for a very large number of users, your site can be integrated with Contribute Publishing Services to allow users to use a word-processor-like interface to control content in particular website folders.
- Site integration with Athletics 2000
Athletics 2000 has emerged as a popular hosting provider for athletics departments, particularly in Illinois. VisionFriendly.com can integrate the look of your site with the Athletics 2000 site so that users experience seamless transitions between the two.
Server and Network Management
Configuring a server for a school district requires knowledge both broad and comprehensive, including the management of: web server software, database software, security and permissions, scripting languages such as PHP or ASP, audit logging, ongoing monitoring, and automated backups of all systems.
Whether the server is hosted on the school’s network or VisionFriendly.com’s network, VisionFriendly.com will work with the district’s IT staff to integrate the server with the best network environment, including IP addresses (internal and external), domain name setup, and firewall configuration.