Database SPI (Service Provider Interface)

Uses JDBC to support relational databases; a true relational schema with properties stored as columns in the database: MSDE, SQL Server 7, or Oracle 9I. Only metadata is stored in RDMS Oracle: Unlike DocuShare 2.x where an object and everything associated with objects (such as properties) was stored in one BLOB. Property and Handle retrieval occur together for improved performance, not as separate calls to the database.

Document Routing

Basic workflow module to route documents through an approval or review cycle with other DocuShare users. Uses Javascript that must be enabled in the DocuShare server and in the client browser. Also known as Workflow.

Directory SPI (Service Provider Interface)

Provides the interface for User and Group management. Internal Directory handles local users created and managed in DocuShare. LDAP uses JNDI for users created outside of DocuShare by an external LDAP Directory.

Domain Name System (DNS)

An Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP addresses. Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, the domain name, www.example.com, might translate to 198.105.232.4.