What is a E-commerce Server?
E-commerce Server – Web software that runs some of the main functions of an online storefront such as product display, online ordering, and inventory management. The software works with online payment systems to process payments.
A commerce server is a server that provides the basic components and functions of an online storefront, such as a shopping cart, credit card processing and product displays. Commerce servers also manage and maintain accounting and inventory data, also called back-end data.
A commerce server is a product intended for e-commerce websites or e-commerce applications.
Free Merchant Terminal explains Commerce Server
Microsoft is one of the providers of commerce servers. Microsoft Commerce Server was first released in 2000 and was used to creatie e-commerce systems. It uses Microsoft’s .NET technology. The latest release was in January 2009 and includes a comprehensive solution for many business scenarios. The main features of Microsoft Commerce Server include:
- Multichannel functionality
- Service-oriented architecture
- A default site with 30 Web parts and controls
- What-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editing
- Catalog, order and inventory management
- Management of ads and set rules for ads
- Profile management
- Data integration with third party systems
- 64-bit support
Aside from Microsoft, there are many other software and service companies that provide commerce server products and services as well as the training to use them.
