The Lowdown on Content Management Systems
What is a content management system? Well, at its most basic, a content management system (CMS) is any system that provides an easy to use and access repository for content that can be used, edited and shared among a predetermined group of people. Digital content management systems can restrict access according to user settings; so, some people may only be able to view content, others can share it, others can add to it, and others can edit it, etc. There are three basic types: 1) Enterprise CMS: developed for a specific business enterprise according to unique requirements. Typically they relate to the capture, storage, management, and safety of information. The aim is to make information easily accessible to those who need it. Clearance levels can be put in place to prevent people from accessing information they are not supposed to. 2) Component CMS: if enterprise systems operate on a macro level then component systems operate on a micro level. They break up documents into their compon...