http://ponce.sdsu.edu 

http://all.sdsu.edu 


HOW DO WE DO IT? 



• Software

    UNIX for our file server platforms
    Linux for our media server platforms
    XEmacs for file editing
    PHP for dynamic online applications
    MySQL for database applications
    Apple's Final Cut Pro for video applications development
    Xilisoft video format converter
    Sorenson's Squeeze for media compression
    Adobe Flash Media Server for video streaming with ion
    Real Networks Helix Server for video streaming with eon

• File servers

We use two file servers, which are mirrored to contain the same information. We back our servers automatically every day. For added security, the servers are located in different buildings.

• Media servers

We use two media servers, which are mirrored to contain the same information. We back our servers automatically every day. For added security, the servers are located in different buildings.

• Privileged access

About 20% of our website has privileged access, requiring username and password.

• College servers

Our most demanding programs may be run on bon or eon, two mid-range servers operated by the College of Engineering.

• Templates

Every once in a while, we create a new webpage using HTML and CSS, with cut and paste editing as appropriate. Once created, we use the page repeatedly as a template for new pages of similar content.

• Graphics

We use a variety of backgrounds and colors to provide a page design that is appealing to the eye. We make extensive use of image manipulation (Adobe Photoshop) and graphic design software (Corel Draw).

• Video

Our video portal highlights our growing capabilities in this area.

• Numbered

We use a four-digit numbering system to uniquely refer to links on the site.

• New

We use a New page to highlight new links on the site.

• Subdomains

We make extensive use of subdomains to highlight the most important links of the site.

• Search/Index

We use a unique search/index engine to readily find links on the site.

• Tales

We tell a new story every month to drum up interest on the site.

• Updates

We comb our website regularly to update information as needed. We adhere to the concept that website development is an ongoing experience.

• Size

    10,000 + links
    512 portal photos
    110 scripts
    93 tales
    88 subdomains
    16 videos



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