The document outlines a case study for a web-based CMS news and media portal developed for Russian citizens by Brainvire Infotech Pvt. Ltd. It details the client requirements, challenges, and the architecture and technology stack used, including Symfony framework, MySQL database, and various development tools. The project was successfully completed within four months, focusing on a user-friendly interface and secure data management.

1. Case Study for Web Based
CMS News & Media Portal
Brainvire Infotech Pvt. Ltd
www.brainvire.com
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2. Client Requirement
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Web CMS Based News & Media Portal for Russian Citizens
CMS driven website to enable online news services
Symfony 1.4. Along with a complete design and development
Website needed to be seamlessly integrated with database
solution
User-friendly enough to serve the myriad of news based
keeping it fresh, current and relevant across the county
Also, this robust and reliable web content management solution

3. The Client Also Needed:
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A new interactive design
An extensible and scalable website with Symfony framework
User-driven architecture and navigation
A fully secured website
Effective use of rich media
Compatible with web 2.0

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Project Challenges
Implementing reliable and efficient framework for the application
Incorporating and managing up-to-date information, news and
related data
Ensuring a safe and secure transfer of data
Installation of Google Translator service
Incorporating web usability principles
Implementing stringent security measures that safely handle

5. Technologies Used
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Operating System &
Server Management
Operating System &
Server Management
Red Hat Linux OS, Multi-Server Architecture with
Staging & Production Environment through
Version Controlling releases, Server Optimization,
Security & SSL Implementation, Scheduler for
Back-ups, Alert Monitoring System Integration,
Server Performance Tuning at regular intervals,
Software Firewall Configuration & Maintenance
Development Tools &
Environments
PHP5+, Apache, Symfony Framework 1.4,
AJAX, HTML5, CSS3 etc.
Database MYSQL Database Server, DB Clustering, DB
Optimization, Master Slave Replication, Query
Optimization, Scheduler for Backups

6. Manpower
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Project Leader 1
Developers 2
Designers 2
Quality Assurance Testers 1

7. Planning
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The Database layer containing MySQL Server Database, Tables,
Triggers
The Data Access layer containing the Data Access DLL responsible
for accessing data from the database
The Business Logic layer consisting of all the business logic
procedures for modules
The User Interface Layer which forms the Graphical User Interface of
the website

8. Architecture
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Designed to be a powerful tool for generating and hosting content
User experience was enhanced through the implementation of live
RSS feeds
Business Layer DLL consisted of all the business logics for various
modules
DLL consisted of all the Business logics used for respective
modules
Business layer components were coded to use this DLL for data
accessing process
UI layer was kept free of any business logic

9. Development Highlights
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Design approach was built around PHP 5 and MySQL SERVER
Site was equipped with a robust architecture
We specifically used Symphony Framework, third-party API’s
Implementation of live RSS feeds
Web usability guidelines were strictly followed during development
The interface was made easily navigable through judicious
The site was developed and fully functional within a span of 4 months

10. Sources :
http://www.brainvire.com/web-cms-based-news-media-
portal-russian-citizens
Contact Info : 1-631-897-7276
Email : info@brainvire.com
Website : www.brainvire.com
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11. Contact Us
https://www.facebook.com/Brainvire
https://twitter.com/Brainvire
http://google.com/+Brainvire
http://www.linkedin.com/company/brainvire-
infotech-pvt-ltd
Contact Info : 1-631-897-7276
Email : info@brainvire.com
Website : www.brainvire.com
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