Administration
A custom administration module gives people the ability to interact with web site content, databases or other software programs. This can be a simple online photo gallery, a product listing, a calendar for scheduling, or all the above and much more. Below are basic admin elements.
Content Management System (CMS)
Administrator functions can be used to drive the dynamic content of a web site, such as calendars, event listings, product offerings, etc. or otherwise manage content be it text or images.
A blog is a good example of an administrator function. After login, the admin person can edit a blog entry or create a new one. Photo albums serve as another example of content management, allowing web site owners to upload and title files (photos).
Database
Administrator functions may include input to and output from a database. This can be used to drive a process, track production or process orders.
Integration
Administration functions allow interaction with backend office systems. They can also drive communications: customized, automated, individual or group.
For more on Administration, see Web System Design
