Contents
Overview 1
E-Commerce with Microsoft bCentral 2
Services in Microsoft bCentral 4
Components of E-Commerce Web Sites 6
Methods of Implementing Security on
bCentral Web Sites 9
Review 11

Module 1: Introduction
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Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft bCentral iii Instructor Notes
This module introduces students to Microsoft
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bCentral
™
and the services in
the bCentral portal. The module also describes the features of a typical e-
commerce Web site, and briefly discusses the various security aspects of an
ideal e-commerce Web site.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the benefits offered by Microsoft bCentral.
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Identify the services in bCentral and their uses.
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Describe the components of an e-commerce Web site.
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Explain the methods of implementing security on e-commerce Web sites.

Materials and Preparation
This section provides the materials and preparation tasks that you need to teach
this module.
Required Materials

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Components of E-Commerce Web Sites
Visit the site specified in the topic, and use this site as an example when
explaining the various features of an e-commerce Web site that are
discussed in the topic.
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Methods of Implementing Security on bCentral Web Sites
Explain the need for security on an e-commerce Web site. Then, explain the
protocols that are required to maintain security during business transactions.
Finally, explain the various methods of implementing security on an e-
commerce Web site.

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Overview
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E-Commerce with Microsoft bCentral
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Services in Microsoft bCentral
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Components of E-Commerce Web Sites
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Methods of Implementing Security on bCentral Web
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the module topics and
objectives.
Lead-in
In this module, you will learn
about the general concept of
e-commerce and the various
features of a typical e-
commerce Web site.
2 Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft bCentral E-Commerce with Microsoft bCentral
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E-commerce is the electronic exchange of products,
services, and information over the Internet
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The Microsoft bCentral portal enables merchants to set
up e-commerce Web sites
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The bCentral portal enables online businesses to
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Exchange products and services
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Eliminate paperwork
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Advertise products and servicesThe success of a business depends on how effectively its products and services
are advertised and marketed to customers. Many businesses wish to establish a