The Definitive Guide to Stellent Content Server Development [Hardcover]

The Definitive Guide to Stellent Content Server Development is the most complete book available for this enterprise content management application. It gives an introduction to content management, followed by an in-depth discussion of Stellent's core service-oriented architecture.

It details how its flexible, component-driven model makes it easy to customize the appearance and behavior of the server. Focusing on the developer, this book gives step-by-step examples for creating data entry forms, designing skins, adding services, customizing the web interface, integrating with other applications, and modifying the behavior with Java. Throughout the book the author reveals tips and tricks on security, performance, metadata design, maintenance, undocumented features, and general best practices.

It is complete with appendices detailing the inner working of the Content Server. This includes a full discussion about the IdocScript language, the JSP integration layer, and some of the internal Java APIs. You will find this a vital resource whether you're just considering Stellent, or you own it and want to customize it to fit your exact needs.

Architecture.- Using HCSTs.- Using JSPs and Servlets in Stellent.- Using HCSPs and HCSFs.- Leveraging IDOC Resources.- to Custom Components.- Customizing Layouts and Skins.- Customizing Forms and Core Templates.- Advanced Component Architecture.- Custom Java Components.- Advanced Topics.Brian Bex Huff has worked at Stellent for seven years, and is a generally acknowledged guru on the Content Server. He's worn many hats in the company, including that of architect, designer, and developer, and he has performed training, documentation, and consulting. Brian is a moderator and frequent contributor to the intradoc_users Yahoo group for Stellent users.The author is a generally acknowledged guru of the Stellent Content Server Contains tips, tricks, and best practices nevlC'