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This months issue June
2002
Welcome to the Microsoft® FrontPage® FanZine
As you will notice our electronic newsletter is no longer called the Microsoft FrontPage Bulletin. We’ve changed the name to Microsoft FrontPage FanZine, because it has grown beyond a bulletin to more of an electronic magazine, in which we are providing more in-depth information to better meet your needs and help you create the best Web sites ever. As part of that effort, this month you will notice that we are now featuring Expert Column articles from Web developer, designer, small business, government, and education industry experts. We hope that you like the new changes, and as always, we are interested in hearing your feedback at: fpcommnt@microsoft.com
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FRONTPAGE NEWS
NEW FRONTPAGE ADD-IN SIMPLIFIES AND SPEEDS DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL DATA-DRIVEN WEB SITES AND APPLICATIONS We’re pleased to report that YesSoftware ( http://www.yessoftware.com) this week announced the immediate availability of CodeCharge Studio for FrontPage! This integrated add-in delivers the fastest way to develop Web applications right from within FrontPage. CodeCharge Studio gives users of FrontPage who want to create data-driven Web sites and applications a powerful, intuitive way to generate professional quality code in all popular server-side programming languages, including: C#, Active Server Pages (ASP), ColdFusion, Java, PHP, and Perl. Learn more about this exciting development at:
http://www.codecharge.com/frontpage/ships.htm
EVENTS
FREE MICROSOFT SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SEMINARS COMING TO YOU
In the office, on-line, or on the road – experience the tools and technology to increase productivity at your business. Learn how to improve the way you manage your business using Microsoft Windows® XP Professional and Microsoft Office XP Professional! Discover valuable resources for maximizing connectivity & the Internet with Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft bCentral™, FrontPage, SharePoint™ Team Services from Microsoft, and more. For more information and a complete agenda visit:
http://www.msbigday.com/Default.asp
SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTER, AUTHOR, AND BROWSE: MANAGING WEB SERVER SECURITY WITH FRONTPAGE
Security is a critical area that every Webmaster and Web publisher should understand. In this article, David Berry, a Microsoft FrontPage MVP and Web site developer, discusses the built-in security features of Microsoft FrontPage 2002 that can assist you in deploying a secure Web site for your business. Read the article at:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fp_colmanagesecurity.aspx
EVERYTHING TO LOSE: FAILURE TO MONITOR YOUR ONLINE PERMISSIONS COULD BE THE LAST LAPSE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Barbara Sehr is sensitive to online security issues if for no other reason than to stay one step ahead of her would-be hacker, 18-year-old son who sometimes has entirely too much time on his hands. She explains how failure to monitor your online permissions could be the last lapse for your business. More at:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fp_coleverythingtolose.aspx
EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT CREATING INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES ONLINE WITH FORMS: ARE THEY SECURE?
Have you discovered the educational advantages of online forms? In this article, Jeanne Muñoz, an educational technology consultant, shares her ideas for using form elements to enhance learning, provides a brief introduction for creating forms in Microsoft FrontPage, and explains how to keep online forms secure. Learn more at:
http://office.microsoft.com/assistance/2002/articles/fp_collearningactivities.aspx
STAYING IN TOUCH WITH SECURITY STANDARDS:
WEB TOOLS HELP KEEP GOVERNMENT POLICIES UP TO DATE
Information security has become a major concern in government, where there is a critical need to share information among workers on policies and procedures that may affect vital public information. Tod Newcombe, features editor for Government Technology magazine and a journalist with more than 15 years of experience, writes about ways governments can share information and learn from each other by using FrontPage. Read about it at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/community/columns/govcolumn02.htm
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Using Microsoft FrontPage to create and manage content and Microsoft Windows NT® Server and Internet Information Server (IIS) to provide the infrastructure for its distance learning program, Cerro Coso Community College, in just a year and a half, has expanded from 17 online courses with 800 enrollments, to 50 online courses with 2,400 enrollments and 12 online degrees. More at:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=fpCcerrocc
WEB PROFESSIONAL
FRONTPAGE SECURITY BEST PRACTICES: A SOLID LIST OF BEST PRACTICE STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO SEAL UP AND LOCK DOWN FRONTPAGE
Looking to prevent hackers from breaking into your FrontPage Web site? Mary Burk provides a solid list of best practice steps you can take to help seal up and lock down FrontPage. Some practices discussed are Web server settings, file system security, and FrontPage Server Extensions. More at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/?url=/library/en-us/dnfp2k2/html/WP1_0602.asp?frame=true
CURING HOMELESSNESS: USING ACTIVE DIRECTORY, VISUAL BASIC AND IIS TO CREATE HOMES FOR WEB PAGES
Each Web site must have one home directory in IIS. Without a home, the Web site will not be able to welcome customers. Marian Myerson, systems engineer/architect and published author explains how you can cure homelessness with Microsoft Visual Basic® Scripting Edition (VBScript) to create Web sites and virtual directories that you can call home for each site. Find out how at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/?url=/library/en-us/dnfp2k2/html/WP2_0602.asp?frame=true
USING SECURE SOCKETS LAYER TO SECURE YOUR WEB
When you create a new FrontPage Web, you have the option to make the entire Web use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) port to encrypt all data sent to or from FrontPage, referred to as “secured authoring.” You can also specify whether you want to use the SSL port for links to specific pages within a normal, unsecured Web, referred to as “secured browsing.” This article describes how to accomplish both secure authoring and secure browsing at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292633
FRONTPAGE SHOWCASE
FEATURED ADD-IN FOR FRONTPAGE
Server administrators can use the Self-Service Site Creation Add-in to allow users to create a SharePoint team Web site automatically as a subweb of the root web, without needing administrator rights to the root web. For developers, this add-in is also an example of the types of automations you can create for SharePoint Team Services. If you want to create your own add-in, or customize this one, you can use the source files that are included in this download at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/searchdetail.asp?aid=111
GREAT FRONTPAGE-BASED WEB SITE
The Ed Viesturs Web site allows people around the world the opportunity to follow along in Ed’s quest to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains (above 8,000 meters) without the use of supplemental oxygen. He has successfully climbed twelve to date. The Web site started as a place just to publish a few photos online. Recently redesigned and redeveloped by CyBOOK inc., Ed uses it to offer a shop, discussions, multimedia, and photo galleries- giving fans a front-row seat to his exciting quests. More at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/evaluation/gallery/viesturs.htm
TIPS AND TRICKS
WEB SECURITY TIPS & TRICKS
The Microsoft Office Assistance Center has a Tips section on FrontPage Web security. You can find the following articles there:
“Change a Password”
“Password-Protect an ASP Page with FrontPage 2002”
“Users, Groups and Roles in FrontPage or SharePoint Team Services”
“Configure User Access for Surveys in FrontPage 2002”
“Timestamping Extends the Valid Date of a Digital Certificate”
Check them out at:
http://search.office.microsoft.com/assistance/tasks.aspx?s=fpsecurity&p=FrontPage
JOIN THE WPD PROGRAM
BE AN INTERNATIONAL WEB PRESENCE DEVELOPER FOR MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE
 Now
the Web Presence Developers (WPD) Program for Microsoft FrontPage has expanded
world wide. This program helps Microsoft's customers all over the world find
professionals to help them create and manage FrontPage-based Web sites. To learn
more and apply for membership, go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/wpdapp.htm
FRONTPAGE ADD-IN CENTER
 The
Microsoft FrontPage Add-in Center provides a place where millions of people
using FrontPage can download and submit add-ins. Check it out at: http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/default.asp
USER COMMUNITIES
FRONTPAGE USER GROUPS
Find out about User Groups and some pointers on how to start your own at:
http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/support/usergrp.html
FRONTPAGE NEWSGROUPS
To find out more about or get help accessing a FrontPage newsgroup check out:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=prod_office&slcid=us
NEW FRONTPAGE ONLINE COMMUNITY
The new FrontPage Community is your launching pad for communicating online with other users and Pros about FrontPage and Web sites. Visit regularly, as there will be great new information and events you won’t want to miss. Come be a part of it today at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/community/
SPECIAL OFFERS
TRY FRONTPAGE 2002 FOR FREE
Get the Microsoft FrontPage version 2002 30-Day Trial for FREE and discover how to create dynamic Webs with the new Database Interface Wizard, add interactivity with the Microsoft Script Editor, quickly set up an ad-hoc team Web site for an intranet or the Internet with SharePoint Team Services, quickly and easily create a Photo Gallery, and add e-commerce with the bCentral™ Commerce Manager Add-in all for FREE. With FrontPage 2002, you can create exactly the Web sites you want, control and manage your Web sites with confidence, and cultivate productivity and teamwork. Try it out at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/evaluation/trial.htm
FREE LIMITED TIME FRONTPAGE WEB SITE HOSTING!
For a limited time ValueWeb - a leader in FrontPage web site hosting - is offering FREE setup & 30 days of professional hosting of FrontPage webs at NO CHARGE! Enjoy FREE domain transfers for existing FrontPage sites, too. ValueWeb is registered as a FrontPage 2002 Web Presence Provider and offers full support for FrontPage webs. To sign up now go to:
http://www.valueweb.net/entry/2084
FEEDBACK
BEST OF THE WEB CONTEST
Each year, the Best of the Web Contest honors the hard work and creativity of state and local government staff and educators as they develop Web sites to bring government and education to the Internet and the public. Are you proud of your government or education Web site? Enter it in the Best of the Web contest and win coverage of the site and its development team in a national magazine, plus an expense-paid trip to the awards ceremony in New York City. All entries are due by July 1, 2002. For more information and entry forms, go to:
http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/center/bow02/
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