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Technology Decision Tree
Build a Documentum Application

Documentum provides the industry's leading content management platform and several client options to access server functionality. Sometimes, however, our customers and partners need to customize the look and feel or behavior of our client tools, integrate with other applications or build custom applications.
Client Server Applications Web Applications
Customize Existing Products Build Custom Applications Customize Existing Clients Build Custom Applications
Desktop Development Kit (Windows)
  Custom Explorer Integration
  Custom Office Integration
Desktop Development Kit Components
Window Based Language (i.e, VB, C++)
Presentation Layer
DFC
XML Content Management
BOF
 
Non WDK Clients
WDK Based Clients
WDK
WDK Based Porlets
Server Side Scripting (i.e, JSP, ASP)
Presentation Layer
DFC
XML Content Management
BOF
JBDC
OBDC Reporting Service
Content Services
 

eRoom
Business Process Manager
Business Process Services
 
How to use the Roadmap
Use this interactive diagram to navigate the many development and customization options and find the one that's right for you. Start from the top, are you interested in a desktop-based or Web-based solution? At each step along the way, we'll give you the information you need to make the best choice. When you reach the end of the path, you'll find a comprehensive collection of resources for the technology you've selected.

Desktop-based Options
Documentum's desktop-based offering is the Windows based Desktop Client. The Windows Desktop Client is a collection of reusable components, each one providing a specific content management function. The Windows Desktop Client integration with Windows Explorer exposes content management functionality through the familiar Windows Explorer user interface.

Web-based Options
Documentum's open architecture and support for leading Web development technologies gives you the flexibility to choose the development environment that best suits your requirements. Developers can access all standard Document Management functionality either by taking advantage of the Web Development Kit or by using Java Server Pages or Active Server Pages to make calls directly to the DFC and BOF.

Other Technologies
Documentum's wide range of offerings includes technologies, products and tools that are not found in the main roadmap. Included in this list are the powerful XML processing capabilities native to the DFC, our collaborative eRoom development platform and Business Process Manager and Business Process Services for enhanced workflow and messaging.