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=__Document and Content Management Systems__= IDT 688 - Networking and Facilities Design

What is a document management system?
A **document management system** (DMS) is a computer system (or set of computer programs) used to track and store electronic documents and/or images of paper documents. (Wikipedia)

What is a content management system?
A **Content Management System** (**CMS**) is a software system used for content management. Content management systems are deployed primarily for interactive use by a potentially large number of contributors. For example, the software for the website [|Wikipedia] is based on a wiki, which is a particular type of content management system. The idea behind a CMS is to make these files available inter-office, as well as over the web. A Content Management System would most often be used as archival as well. Many companies use a CMS to store files in a non-proprietary form. Companies use a CMS to share files with ease, as most systems use server based software, even further broadening file availability. As shown below, many Content Management Systems include a feature for Web Content, and some have a feature for a "workflow process." (Wikipedia)


 * Content - any kind of digital information be it text, graphics, video, sound, etc.
 * Content Management - effectively managing this content with a set of rules and workflow
 * Content Management System (CMS) - the tool or tools that manage the digital information to acquire the desired end product