Question

list the software and hardware that are required for e-commerce website providing house maintenance services such as electrical. plumbing.

Answer 1

There are many technologies required to build an e-commerce store and operate a successful online business. Both Hardware and software must be included in the e-business plan.

1).Web Server:

A web server is an Hardware Device that is used to host an eCommerce Website.

A web server is used to host an e-commerce website.All the files that are used in building the website are stored on this server.The web server runs on windows/linux operating systems. Managing a web server is a very specific job. The website development companies host the site on their own server or pays a hosting company to provide space on their web server.

2).Server Software:

When a user visits any website on web browser , the web server knows the client is requesting some specific information. So it processes that request and serves the correct files to the client. The web browser then displays these files to the user. There are many types of software available including application software, database server, file server software and cloud computing software. The popular web server software includes Apache and Windows IIS. Server software can either use on physical server or on virtual / cloud server.

3).Web Tools:

A web authoring tool is used to create the front end of an e-commerce website. They range from basic Html text editors to more complex graphic authoring tools and CMS(Content management system) with built-in frameworks ad debugging tools.

Html files are created by Dreamweaver along with the CSS (cascading style sheet) which enhance the visual appearance of the site. Another web authoring tool would be Visual Studio .net that can be used to make the sites which have integrated databases in it. Graphic design packages are also web authoring tools which design the skin for a user interface.

4).Database System:

A database is an integral part of e-commerce website. The database is used to store information about the products and services of the website such as pricing , description, image, details and sales. In addition to this customer details are also stored in it. It is necessary to program the website to connect securely to the database so that all the orders are processed correctly.Technologies like PHP and MYSQL are used as communication route between the website and the Database.

5).Networking:

TCP(transfer control protocol) and IP(Internet protocol) defines how computer should connect with each other through the internet and how they share information. Common TCP / IP protocols used are HTTPS, HTTP and FTP. we use the protocols to access the website without even realizinng it. FTP(File transfer protocol) is used to download files from a browser.

HTTPS(S=security) is responsible for the secure communication between a server and a browser.

For an e-commerce website , it is considered essential to provide a secure connection .

SSL(Secure sockets layer) and TLS(transport layer security ) are the protools associated with trust and security of any e-commerce website.

6).Ports:

Ports allows users to connect one device with another through a different and unique IP address. A device can have more than one port.

Port 25(SMTP) is usually reserved for email.

port 80   for HTTP

port 443 for HTTPS

port 21 for FTP and Port 22 for SSH.

7).Domain names:

Domain names link to a company or a brand. Successful e-commerce companies have recognizable domain names. Domain names must be unique. Best Domain Names helps us to rank high in search engines.

8).Browser Compatibilty:

A web browser is a software application that is used to locate, receive and display content received from web servers.

Web developers and web development agencies tests the websites on different browsers to check compatibility of web browsers.

Front End : HTML , CSS , AJAX ,JQUERY

Server side Scripting : PHP , ASP

CMS: Wordpress + Woo commerce , Magneto, Opencart.

Database: MYSQL, MSSQL.