AUTHENTICATION AND ENTITLEMENT FOR USERS OF WEB BASED DATA MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

摘要

An Internet Web-based order entry and system (250) administration system is provided for ordering and fulfilling a suite of Web enabled applications (252). The system includes a capability for enabling customers to order and administer via the Internet. The system is easily accessed and invoked from a generic, off-the-shelf Web browser (250) and at the same time a system infrastructure is provided that enables secure initiation of order entry and system administration to customers from any computer terminal (20) having browser located anywhere in the world.