This section covers advanced topics on web development at UMD, including:
ITSS has a number of CGI scripts that are publicly available for use by any department, organization, or individual with a web page at UMD. On request, ITSS staff can also develop customized CGI scripts to meet your needs, including online forms, databases, and more. Additionally, users can create their own CGI programs and place them in their web storage area.
For details on public and customized scripts, see:
If you are intending to do e-commerce or gather sensitive information such as credit card or social security numbers, there are several things you need to know when setting up your site. On request, ITSS can also develope this sites for you. For details, see:
Streaming delivery of audio and video at UMD is currently available for QuickTime. For details on how to incorporate streaming audio or video into your UMD web site, see:
Symbolic links are a good tool for special situations, such as when you need to move part of all of your web site to a new location. Symbolic links are pointers, like a Shortcut (Windows) or an Alias (Macintosh). To learn more about them and how to use them, see:
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