Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Charles River Media Networking Series)

This updated version of "Electronic Commerce" covers everything from building Web sites, the various methods for transacting business on the Internet with EDI, and smart-carts, to the security issues that readers should be aware of. New material is included on Microsoft Commerce Server, SQL Enterprise Manager, Java Servelets, Smart Cards, and EDI. The text includes: detailed instructions on how to design and build a complete e-commerce site; and a CD containing applets and encryption codes. Topics of discussion include: Internet security protocols (for example SS, HTTPS, and digital signatures); how to create an effective shopping cart application and product database; EDI; implementing and working with ASPs; developing Web stores using Microsoft Commerce Server and Intershop; implementing Web merchandising strategies; configuring banner advertising; securing the transmission of orders and payments with encryption; processing credit card transactions with payment gateway systems; creating digitally signed applets to increase functionality; implementing a shopping basket with Visual InterDev and ASP; and building a database with SQL Enterprise Manager. It also goes on to discuss: creating Web stores with CommerceServer & Intershop; configuring shipping and tax components; securing your store with SSL and HTTPS; building secure Web applications with Java Servelets and Secure Sockets Layer; programming Java Smart Card applications to store encrypted user information; using a payment gateway; configuring and incorporate Microsoft Wallet; Verifying data integrity with message digests; installing an encryption provider and encryption algorithms; creating a custom RMI socket factory; enabling SSL support in an application server; building servelets to restrict user access; and writing and installing Smart Card applications.