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Technology Decision Tree
Overview of the Development and Customization Options

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.

This options overview relates to the Documentum 5 suite of products, for more information about previous versions please see the earlier version of the options overview.

How to use the Options Overview

Build a Documentum Application
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 Options Overview
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.