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

Pete Loshin (Author), John R. Vacca (Author), Paul Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Charles River Media Networking Series | Publication Date: January 15, 2001

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

New to the Third Edition:
Design And Build A Complete Web Electronic Commerce Site
Create An Effective Shopping Cart Application and Product Database
Expanded Discussion of EDI
Implementing and Working with ASPs
Develop Web Stores Using Microsoft Commerce Server and Intershop
Implement Web Merchandising Strategies
Configure Banner Advertising
Secure the Transmission of Orders and Payments with Encryption
Process Credit Card Transactions with Payment Gateway Systems
Create Digitally Signed Applets to Increase Functionality
Implement a Shopping Basket with Visual InterDev and ASP
Build a Database with SLQQ Enterprise Manager
Create Web Stores with Commerce Server and Intershop
Configure Shipping and Tax Components
Secure Your Store with SSL and HTTPS
Build Secure Web Applications with Java Servelets and Secure Sockets Layer
Program Java Smart Card Applications to Store Encrypted UserInformation
Use A Payment Gateway
Configure and Incorporate Microsoft Wallet
Verify Data Integrity with Message Digests
Install an Encryption Provider and Encryption Algorithims
Create A Custom RMI Socket Factory
Enable SSL Support in an Application Server
Build Servlets to Restrict User Access
Write and Install Smart Card Applications

About the Author

Pete Loshin (Boston, MA) writes and consults about networking and the Internet. He recently published TCP/IP for Everyone. John Vacca resides in Ohio and is the author of twenty books on computer-related topics. He has served as a computer security official with NASA. Paul A. Murphy is a St. Louis-based online banking consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 577 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 3rd edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584500301
• ISBN-13: 978-1584500308
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,298,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive AND simple!, March 22, 2001

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Kenneth Walker "walk-man" (Savage, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Charles River Media Networking Series) (Paperback)

When I brought this book home, I'd hoped it would tell me a few things about the dangers of buying and trading on line. I'd also hoped I could learn a few things about on-line marketing and selling. This book delivered both, and there were many hundreds of pages left over with information that is easy to read, easy to understand (not usually the case with books of this genre), and at times, captivating. I was surprised to find several sections detailing the structure behind such businesses as Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, e-bay, and several more. Over and over again I felt my eyebrows popping up in response to revelations about topics I hadn't even conceived of yet. I consider myself somewhat of an internet "veteran." Working as a software developer and trainer since 1987, I've seen the internet bloom from a few private sites into the electric juggernaut it is today. If you're seeking some answers to help you get your arms around what's out there, what's on the horizon, what's possible, and what can really "scare you" about electronic commerce, this book is a must have!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Electronic Commerce, March 9, 2001

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michael mercer (Winston-Salem, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Charles River Media Networking Series) (Paperback)

Electronic Commerce is an essential resource for anyone considering starting an internet business. This text discusses the advantages and obstacles of online commerce with examples of successful e-commerce businesses and how they did it. Detailed chapters covering website design as well as payment and security issues which are critical to keeping e-business in business. Lastly, a glossary of internet terms, a listing of electronic commerce online services and e-commerce conferences which are particularly useful for beginning e-commerce business owners.

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read., May 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Charles River Media Networking Series) (Paperback)

This was quite in an ineresting read with realistic views about E-Commerce and the dotcoms.