Orientation & Training

Improvements & Features

Content Management SystemIntegrated ContentImproved DashboardReports & AnalysisCustomer SupportPersonalized PagesResponsive Design Reduce Flashy GraphicsWidget Development Project

Accounts & Login

Standard UserThis user can create dashboard pages and use the “My Favorites” links widget. Any user with VUNET ID may log into the site as a Standard User.

Trusted UserCan create custom web pages. To obtain this account type you must submit a Pegasus request.

Logging InEnter VUnet ID and e-Password to log in to the site. Check “Keep me logged in” to sustain your log in otherwise you will be required to log in again should you leave the site.

Content Mgmt System (CMS)

This web based software system provides authoring, collaboration and administration tools to allow users with little knowledge of programming languages or markup languages to create web based content. There are two primary types of pages users can create.

Dashboard PagesVisual displays of the most important information needed to achieve objectives. It is designed to be monitored at a glance. Any logged in user can create dashboard pages. Dashboard pages are personal and only visible to the user who created them

Custom PagesThese pages are used to create information resources as it relates to Vanderbilt business. It can provide a variety of information to a wide or narrow rage audience. Pages are created by the author by using widgets as the source of the content. The author determines what widgets exist on the page and who can view the page.

Creating & Managing Pages

Creating PagesAdding pages is a simple task and is initiated in Page Management. Choose “Add New Page” Provide Title, Description,Type and other parameters. The page is then created and ready to have widgets added to it.

Editing PagesEach page you have permissions to manage will have an “Edit” button displayed on it. When in Edit mode you can perform management tasks.

• Page Properties• Layout• Add/Remove Widgets• Layout/Rearrange Widgets• Tags (key words used to find the page when searching)• Permission for viewing the page• Enable/Disable the page• Deleting the page

Modals

Modals are the pop up overlay forms on pages. When in Page Edit Mode and updating via a modal you must choose “SAVE” in page edit mode to apply the updated setting made in the modal.

• Page Properties• Layout• Add/Remove Widgets• Layout/Rearrange Widgets• Tags• Permission for viewing the page• Enable/Disable the page• Deleting the page

Widgets

Widgets are pre-built functionality in the CMS site. They are the building blocks that make up content management web pages.

Widget Library

Widgets are pre-built functionality in the CMS site. They are the building blocks that make up content management web pages.

Page ArchitecturePage Canvas

Main Menu Navigation

Brand Banner

Header

Container Column Container Column Container Column

Container Column Widget Widget Widget

Widget

Widget

Widget Widget

Widget

Footer Navigation

Footer

Management Menu

LAYOUT EDIT

CONTENT EDIT

Reports Central

This reporting tool is used to deliver a variety of interactive and printed reports. The source reports are designed and created in Microsoft’s Reporting Services. It has been integrated into the NCS web site to provide access to analytical data within the site itself. Users are able to search, browse, and view the reports they can access.

Responsive Design

A design technique used so that web sites respond to a variety of devices and displays, ensuring the the layout maintains an optimum structure.

Demonstration

Future

The future success of usability and value of the site heavily depends on providing you the tools you need most. Widgets are the tools that must be developed based on your needs. The Widget Development Project will be the on-going work to create these tools. We’ll need your help to determine what those tools are and which you demand the most.