What is a CMS ? (101)

What is a CMS ?
CMS : Content Management Systems.
A CMS is a server side software, designed to SIMPLIFY the creation and modification of any content on a client website.
Basics fonctionnality :
- A database
- An administration area
- Use of pre-built templates
CMS where created to speed up site developement, and leave the access to complex systems to non technical users.

6 types of CMS

• Type 1 : general purpopse CMS
  Allow you to modifiy site architecture, content, and has a site administration. Non industry-specific. Can be upgraded by modules.
  Drupal, Joomla, Typo3 Modex...

• Type 2 : blogs
  This category has evolved into CMS, but is primarily focused on text and articles.
  Wordpress, Movable type...

• Type 3 : E-learning
  Sites with built in modules for quizzes, curriculums ...
  .LRM, ATutor, Moodle...
  

• Type 4 : E-commerce CMS
  Solutions focused on e-commerce applications : shopping carts, product management, billing, security...
  Magento, Cubecart, Opencart...

• Type 5 : Wikis
  To create collaborative Wikis. Can be used in collaboration with other CMS.
  Tiki Wiki, MediaWiki, Pm Wiki...

• Type 6 : Social Media
  To build online communities, manage user profiles, use existing networks, instant messaging...
  Elgg, PhpFox, Royzz...