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Download Now Free Web CMS With Silverlight 3 Ribbon UI

Axinom — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:20:00 GMT

AxCMS.net is a free Enterprise Web Content Management System (CMS) which offers a comprehensive list of features for creating and managing web applications in Internet, Extranet and Intranet. It is based entirely on Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Silverlight 3 and ASP.NET Ajax.

Lates version AxCMS.net 9 RTW is now available for download:

http://www.axcms.net

Enjoy :-)

Video Sneak Preview Of Silverlight 3 User Interface

Axinom — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:02:00 GMT

The AxCMS.net team have provided us with a video showcasing their internal version 9 alpha release with Silverlight 3 User Interface. For those unfamiliar with the product, AxCMS.net is known as a powerful enterprise web content management system - free and 100% based on Microsoft .NET.

Video-Link: http://en.axcms.net/upload/AxCMSnet_9_preview_Webcast_1_11451.wmv

More detailed information: http://en.axcms.net/

First Free Enterprise Web CMS With An Integrated Silverlight 3 Based Ribbon Toolbar!

Axinom — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Get a sneak peek of our latest AxCMS.net that will be officially introduced on September 9, 2009.

The new ribbon toolbar - developed with silverlight technology!

AxCMS.net Silverlight ribbon toolbar enables editors to manage and design enterprise websites with an extraordinary usability experience for CMS Users. This powerful browser plug-in communicates with the AxCMS.net Enterprise Web CMS Services in Internet Explorer and Firefox on Windows and Macintosh platforms. (contact us for more information)

The editor will always have direct access to the toolbar in the header and footer that enables him to start all important actions to build, change, and control the website content.

In the footer the editor can change between the page properties. He can e.g. change the meta information of the page, switch to the edit mode to work on his content, or turn to the preview mode to check if everything is set up correctly. (contact us for more information)

New key visuals for page structure elements

Key visuals for elements show you in a very simple way how to set up your page structure and how to include special content elements such as contact forms, voting modules, dynamic lists, e-commerce elements etc. (contact us for more information)

Edit text in the page – without new windows

If you need to change or edit an object e.g. a text, images, lists, contact forms object, you do not need to open a new window but you can directly make the changes in the page. (contact us for more information)

Choose and search in your page context for images

Choose the image you like to edit, insert or to replace on your page. AxCMS.net enables you to search for an image while your page content stays visible. (contact us for more information)

Join us on Twitter

Axinom — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time. Join us and get in touch with developers and architects behind the scenes. We look forward to great online discussions. :-)

http://twitter.com/axcms

Integrating ASP.NET MVC framework with AxCMS.net

Axinom — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:58:00 GMT

ASP.NET MVC Framework is based on the Model-View-Controller architectural pattern, separating the data access, business logic and presentation using the routing capabilities of ASP.NET.

The main benefits of using ASP.NET MVC Framework are:

Friendly URL's which are intuitive to use (you can navigate the site by just changing URL or removing it's parts)
Clear separation of concerns ( you always know where to put your Business, Data Access, and Presentation logic)
Greater control over HTML output in MVC Views than in WebForms ( which in turn, gives you easier integration with JavaScript)
Test-Driven Development ( With ASP.NET MVC Framework it's easy to test controller classes without the need of emulating .aspx pages like in unit testing for Web Forms)

It is a different paradigm of developing with ASP.NET from Web Forms, instead of basing user interaction directly with .aspx pages with code-behind, Postback, ViewState, events, you create a set of routing rules which will analyse the URL of user's http request and based on that information, call the Action of appropriate Controller class which will look for appropriate Model, pass data from it to .aspx page (View) and return the parsed result in http response. A different Action can be called for same URL based on either browser's GET or POST verb.

The main resource for starting out with ASP.NET MVC Framework is:

http://www.asp.net/mvc/

For deploying ASP.NET MVC based projects to machines without ASP.NET MVC installed, MVC specific dll’s can be extracted to be shipped with your project:

http://haacked.com/archive/2008/11/03/bin-deploy-aspnetmvc.aspx

Using ASP.NET MVC Framework in context of AxCMS.net

It is possible to enhance your website with functionalities based on ASP.NET MVC routing engine, that way you will be able to develop Controller and Model classes (Model tables can be placed inside the CMS Live database of your project) inside the YourProject.BL project and have GUI editing capabilities of AxCMS.net for Views, with the benefits that AxCMS.net offers like user management, content management, etc. on backend.

Developing Controllers and Models

Create Controllers directory in YourProject.BL and place your classes derived from System.Web.Mvc.Controller there. By convention, Controller class must be named ClassNameController, with Controller as last part of name.

You can place Models also in YourProject.BL project.

Models are representing both Business Logic and Data Access in MVC, so you may want to further separate them and implement the Data Access logic through web services.

Developing MVC View Templates

View pages can be based on normal templates with slight difference:
To have access to ViewData and HtmlHelper classes, template should inherit from:

System.Web.Mvc.ViewPage
( or strongly typed System.Web.Mvc.ViewPage<ModelClass> )

You can create pages based on these templates as usual, to follow ASP.NET MVC convention of no code-behind you should only put only code for parsing entity(Model) fields there and use static controls that render to inline code when published.

Developing static elements for View Pages

It is possible to develop dynamic controls for View pages as well, as MVC View pages still inherit from Page, but by convention MVC View pages should not have code-behind files and render content editing logic with inline code. To follow this convention, we can make static controls that are rendered as inline code after publishing.

To have access to ViewData and HtmlHelper classes, control should inherit from:

System.Web.Mvc.ViewUserControl
( or strongly typed System.Web.Mvc.ViewUserControl<ModelClass> )

Here is the How-To FAQ and further more detailed information:

http://help.axinom.de/en_help_cms_mvc.AxCMS?ActiveID=13695
http://www.axcms.net

Free .NET CMS "AxCMS.net 9" will ship in September

Axinom — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:12:00 GMT

Version 9 of free .NET Web CMS "AxCMS.net" will be shipped in September 2009 featuring a wealth of new functions and improvements. AxCMS.net Solution Providers will be able to benefit from coming features through interim releases even before launch of AxCMS.net 9. AxCMS.net Version 8.5 can be downloaded for free already today at: http://www.AxCMs.net

Technology of Choice

Version 9 is entirely based on Microsoft .NET 3.5 framework including ASP.NET Ajax, Silverlight 3 and all the latest goodies provided by Microsoft. Version 9 is built using Visual Studio Suite and Team Foundation Server and supports large projects for teams between 5 and 200 developers. Existing .NET projects can be included in AxCMS.net project templates without any changes. This helps minimizing migration efforts and transfering existing e-commerce and web sites into content managed websites easily.

Usability

The CMS user interface is being overhauled. WYSIWYG mode, list views, and detail views of objects will be optimized for improved usability and speed. These changes' goals are an even more intuitive user interface and a substantial acceleration of typical editor tasks. User interface will be improved using latest Microsoft Silverlight 3 technology.

Search Engine Friendlyness (SEO / SEF)

AxCMS.net 9 will feature ways to define patterns for URLs according to users' needs (i. e. URLs without parameters, URLs with an arbitrary hierarchy that can be defined at design time, special extensions, etc.). These additions together with URL rewriting improvements will dramatically simplify creation and management of search engine friendly web sites.

Multi-site Management

AxCMS.net has been supporting the management of an arbitrary number of web sites for a long time. The new version will further improve multi-site management. It will provide features to editors and developers that will simplify and accelerate multi-site management.

Publication Workflow

Publication workflow will take into account additional dependencies of objects being published. Users publishing pages, documents, and other objects will be better supported by the user interface.

Support of New Technologies

AxCMS.net 9 will even better support development and management of RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). RIAs have different requirements for communication of RIA front ends on client side with CMS back end than traditional web sites.

Managing web sites that are built on top of Microsoft's new MVC approach is possible, even with the current version of AxCMS.net. However, AxCMS.net 9 will feature additional functions that will even better support running and managing web sites that utilize this new technology.

Performance Improvements

AxCMS.net 9 will feature improved performance in many places. It will fly as fast as never before :-)

.NET Job Offerings - Seattle, WA

Axinom — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Axinom, the leading European technology integrator specializing in the Microsoft enterprise platform and ECM solutions, is entering the U.S. market.

Read on, if you are interested in working for a company that uses cutting-edge technologies, works for the most well-known brands, is profitable, grows fast, and even offers a free Enterprise Content Management based fully on .NET 3.x to everyone. ;-)

Axinom is looking for some key staff to build a brand new base in Seattle. We are ideally looking to fill the senior roles first as they will be required to recruit, mentor, and guide the junior members.

[1] http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=513596&fromSearch=0&sik=1208157712360
[2] http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=513272&fromSearch=1&sik=1208157712360

Info about the company: http://www.axinom.com

Info about the product: http://www.axcms.net

Multilingual sites, dynamic contact forms, news & document lists, surveys, forum, search, registration & login, sitemap ...

Axinom — Tue, 22 May 2007 13:15:00 GMT

You can download the new AxCMS.net 7 based on Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 and SQL Server 2005 with numerous new features and considerably simpler installation - free of charge.

Download: http://www.AxCMS.net

Additionally to the "standard sample" project you will find the "premium sample" project is packed with page templates (multilingual sites, dynamic contact forms, news & document lists, surveys, forum, search, registration & login, sitemap and much more ... ) with a challenging layout and different navigation models. The "premium sample" project is available to you in source code.

Find more information about ...

... AxCMS.net Premium Sample:
http://en.axcms.net/en_axcms_templates_premium.AxCMS
... AxCMS.net Solution Provider
http://en.axcms.net/en_SolutionProvider.AxCMS
... AxCMS.net Premium Demo System:
http://en.axasp.net/Hosting.AxCMS

[Download] Free Enterprise CMS for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 & ASP.NET Ajax released!

Axinom — Sat, 19 May 2007 02:13:00 GMT

AxCMS.net^® was one of the world’s first enterprise content management platforms based on Microsoft .NET framework and developed by Axinom, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Vendor based in Germany. AxCMS.net^® is a award-winning, multilingual and multi-site compatible solution - completely free of charge! Companies around the world are using the software to provide solutions for both themselves and their customers faster, more easily and at lower costs.

Read our current case study showcased at the Microsoft MIX conference in Las Vegas:
http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=201425

AxCMS.net^® 7.0 introduces compatibility with ASP.NET Ajax making a huge leap forward with personalized user interface, integration into Windows Vista Media Center and enhanced document management capabilities.

FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.AxCMS.net

AxCMS.net^® has been designed and developed as a free Enterprise Content Management System based on Microsoft .NET framework since 2001. Today with several thousands of successfully installed systems and an increasing number of satisfied customers more than 50 partners worldwide are using AxCMS.net to build custom based solutions for middle-sized and large customers.

FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.AxCMS.net

As the largest AxCMS.net solution provider, Axinom offers development services and solutions to clients in international markets as well as training and support for AxCMS.net.

Become a Partner for Free Enterprise CMS based on Microsoft .NET 2.0 & ASP.NET 2.0

Axinom — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:38:00 GMT

We have exciting news about AxCMS.net and our partner program:

New benefits of AxCMS.net Solution Provider Program
New modules for AxCMS.net
50% Discout on subscription fee

We at Axinom recognize the increasing need to provide our partners with consistently high quality solutions that include the most complete range of services. We understand the valuable contribution that you make to our customers' success and we are extremely excited about the opportunity to work with you in developing customized applications which leverage the AxCMS.net development platform.

We're pleased to announce the availability of a wide range of new modules for AxCMS.net enabling you to take advantage of increased market demand for business applications in organizations worldwide.

More information: http://en.axcms.net/en_axcms_module.AxCMS

We are rolling out innovations around our partner engagement model including special conditions for our international subscribers: until November 10th 2006 we offer 50% discount for the annual subscription fee of 750 Euro / 900 USD to "AxCMS.net Solution Provider Program".

More information: http://en.axcms.net/en_SolutionProvider.AxCMS
Contract: http://en.axcms.net/upload/AxCMS.net_Solution_Provider_Contract_est_5361.pdf

As a member of the "AxCMS.net Solution Provider Program", you are taking advantage of a robust infrastructure that equips you with the support you need to conduct business successfully, including cost free proof of concept for your first AxCMS.net project. Our program provides you with the technical resources and consulting and development support that enable you to successfully design, build and deploy your solutions using AxCMS.net.

We commit to remain focused on extending your market reach, taking costs out of your business, increasing your profitability and delivering innovative solutions to our mutual customers.

For more information about AxCMS.net visit http://www.AxCMS.net

[Download] 10 New References for Free Enterprise CMS for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0

Axinom — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:09:00 GMT

FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.AxCMS.net

Here are some further examples of sites based on AxCMS.net:

http://bookshop.gfu.net

http://www.simmern.de

http://www.rna.de

http://www.kfv-erh.de

http://www.shop-fun-ticket.de

http://www.jm-networks.de/

http://www.lighthaus.com

http://www.fixemer.de

http://www.kerpen.com

http://www.sgdnord.rlp.de

As the largest AxCMS.net solution provider, Axinom offers unparalleled services and solutions to clients in international markets as well as training and support for AxCMS.net using Microsoft's Live Meeting infrastructure.

Find out more about the AxCMS.net architecture:

a) AxCMS.net Landscape b) AxCMS.net Component View

New: Installation Webcasts for Free CMS (.NET Framework 2.0 / ASP.NET 2.0)

Axinom — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:37:00 GMT

Installation Webcasts for AxCMS.net - free Enterprise CMS based on Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 / ASP.NET 2.0

Webcast: 01 first steps & IIS config (Download: 16 MB)
Webcast: 02 setup database (Download: 16 MB)
Webcast: 03 sample project (Download: 6 MB)

Free CMS download: http://www.AxCMS.net

Become a Partner for Free Enterprise CMS based on Microsoft .NET 2.0 & ASP.NET 2.0

Axinom — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:25:00 GMT

Growing interest in AxCMS.net^® brought us a large number of partner and customer requests from all across the globe. Axinom recognizes the increasing need to provide our partners and customers with consistently high quality solutions that include the most complete range of services. We understand the valuable contribution that our partners make to our customers' success.

AxCMS.net^® has been designed and developed as a free Enterprise Content Management System based on Microsoft .NET framework since 2001. Today with several thousands of successfully installed systems and an increasing number of satisfied customers, we are glad to announce the “AxCMS.net^® Solution Provider Partner Program”.

As a member of the AxCMS.net^® Solution Provider Partner Program, you are taking advantage of a robust infrastructure that equips you with the support you need to conduct business successfully. Our program provides you with the technical resources and sales and marketing support that enable you to successfully design, build and deploy your solutions using AxCMS.net^®. Benefits include:

Free initial Proof of Concept (PoC)
Free initial installation support
Localized version of AxCMS.net in your language
Transfer of leads situated in your region
Exclusive webcasts and development support
Outsourcing and/or distributed development
Project management through hosted Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
Integration in AxCMS.net sites, mailings, marketing and announcements
Exclusive Hosting Offering for AxCMS.net solutions
Maintenance, update and price guarantee

If you are interested in becoming an AxCMS.net^® Solution Provider, get in touch with us. We look forward to receiving your application.

Find more about: http://www.AxCMS.net/en_axcms_partner_werden.AxCMS

About AxCMS.net^®

AxCMS.net^® is Enterprise Content Management System certified for Windows Server 2003 by VeriSign. Axinom is Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and international Vendor awarded with "Microsoft .NET Server Innovation Cup 2003" and "Microsoft Strategic Win Award 2005". With its integrated document management, multisite, and multilanguage capabilities AxCMS.net^® allows enterprises to build innovative internet, extranet, and intranet solutions. AxCMS.net^® provides integrated publishing and deployment workflows separating the development, staging and production environment.

Find more about AxCMS.net: http://www.AxCMS.net

European Cultural Capital Weimar with Free Enterprise CMS (now available for .NET 2.0 / ASP.NET 2.0)

Axinom — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:09:00 GMT

European Cultural Capital Weimar has decided to relaunch its websites based on the free enterprise content management platform AxCMS.net. Aside from the ability to flexibly integrate new public services, tourist information and event management into the existing IT landscape and multi-site support, an important reason for choosing AxCMS.net is the ease of use that editors experience when using AxCMS.net. This considerably reduces the amount of time and energy spent on administration.

About Weimar:

City of Weimar offers visitors a look at the pinnacle of German cultural acheivement. Out of the many things to see in the muse-kissed city of Weimar, the major tourist magnet is the home of the poet- Johann Wolfgang Goethe. By the early 19th century, Weimar only had some 6,000 residents, but its intellectual radiance resembled that of ancient Greece or Rome. Goethe and his colleague Friedrich Schiller lived and wrote here; Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ, Franz Liszt was a music director, and Carl Maria von Weber composed. Later, the philosopher Friedrich Nietsche would write here as well. The cultural richness may account for why some four million people each year travel to Weimar.

Altogether the city has 14 buildings protected by UNESCO. Weimar’s latest honor is having Goethe's work, "Faust II," added to UNESCO's list of 100 Historical Documents on Mankind. In 1999, Weimar was dubbed a European Cultural Capital.

[1] Download Free ECM: http://www.AxCMS.net

[2] German Info: http://www.weimar.de
[3] English Info: http://www.weimar.de/Tourism/en_tourism_start.weimar

[Download] Free Enterprise CMS for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0 released!

Axinom — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:07:00 GMT

AxCMS.net was one of the world’s first enterprise content management platforms based on Microsoft .NET framework and developed by Axinom, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Vendor based in Germany. AxCMS.net is a award-winning, multilingual and multi-site compatible solution - completely free of charge! Companies around the world are using the software to provide solutions for both themselves and their customers faster, more easily and at lower costs.

AxCMS.net 5.5 introduces compatibility with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 making a huge leap forward with WebDav integration and enhanced document management capabilities.

FREE DOWNLOAD: http://www.AxCMS.net

Here are some examples of sites based on AxCMS.net:

and many, many more... visit http://www.AxCMS.net for more detailed information.