What
are the features of the SellPoint 3.0 Commerce Server?For detailed information,
visit the Products section of our website. How
well do I need to know UNIX or Linux in order to use SellPoint Commerce Server?The
product's interface reduces the need to understand how a server's operating system
works, because it allows the average computer user to perform tasks that previously
required a programmer. However, some UNIX/Linux skill is required of an administrator
in order to install SellPoint Commerce Server on a server. Also, it helps to know
a little UNIX/Linux and web authoring. What
hardware platforms will SellPoint run on?It will run on any hardware platform
that is compatible with the operating systems currently supported by SellPoint
Commerce Server. What other
software packages does SellPoint make use of?Apache, MySQL, and OpenSSL. What
programming language is SellPoint written in?3 languages--PHP (server admin
interface), C (utilities), and JavaScript (utilities). What
web server does SellPoint utilize?We are using the Apache web server. Is
there a product user manual for SellPoint?Yes. You can access it at the
Documentation section of our website. Can
I use my company's name on my end users' versions?Yes, but some restrictions
exist. Please call our sales department at (702) 795-2112 for details. How
can I be sure that my server information is protected while using SellPoint?For
the SellPoint control panel interface, a 128-bit encrypted Secure Socket Layer
(SSL) connection is established between and client machines. The SSL certificate
used by SellPoint is a "dummy" certificate that can still be used to establish
a secure connection, but customers are encouraged to purchase their own SSL certificate
for the SellPoint server so that they can be sure that the connection is authenticated.
SellPoint also requires the use of MD5 shadow passwords on the server to protect
system account information. It is important to understand that SellPoint does
not control every aspect of your server. SellPoint itself is secure within the
context of its usage; however, a standard operating system installation is inherently
insecure and requires manual user intervention to ensure the security of a server.
Administrators must take security precautions within their operating system. Specifically,
you should consult documentation on the appropriate Linux or UNIX OS running on
your server, especially those documents relating to remote access and firewall
security. How does SellPoint
protect against unauthorized access and tampering?The SellPoint control
panel interface employs the following measures to prevent unauthorized access: - Password
authentication is required for the administrator and his/her clients to use the
SellPoint control panel.
- The control panel interface is deployed on the
SellPoint server using encrypted server-side active content (PHP) to prevent destructive
or other undesired alteration of its functionality.
How
do I create an SSL Certificate so I can allow secure connections to SellPoint?First,
make sure you are in the OpenSSL bin directory at /usr/local/sellpoint/openssl/bin. Step
1. Generate the private key
openssl genrsa > sellpoint_ssl.key Step 2. Generate
a CSR from your key
openssl req -new -key sellpoint_ssl.key > sellpoint_ssl.csr Step
3. Generate a self-signed certificate
openssl req -x509 -key sellpoint_ssl.key
-in sellpoint_ssl.csr > sellpoint_ssl.crt You may use the self-signed certificate
sellpoint_ssl.crt to run the SellPoint engine, but it is recommended that you
purchase a signed certificate from Thawte or Verisign. You will be required to
send the the sellpoint_ssl.csr that you generated in Step 2. Step 4. Install
combined key/crt Cut and paste your sellpoint_ssl.key and sellpoint_ssl.crt
into /usr/local/sellpoint/apache/conf/httpd.pem. Replace the existing data that
isthe default SSL certificate. View the file before hand to understand how a combo-file
is layed out. When you receive your certificate from a certificate authority
such as Thawte orVerisign, simply cut and paste the certificate into the httpd.pem
file replacingyour self signed key. Be sure to leave your key above it intact. Restart
the SellPoint engine. ex; /usr/local/sellpoint/rc.d/sellpoint stop
/usr/local/sellpoint/rc.d/sellpoint
start Do I receive support
if I purchase SellPoint Commerce Server online?Yes. We offer unlimited
support via e-mail (in english) for the first 30 days after the purchase date
of the product. We also offer yearly support plans and per incident fee-based
support. Please check the support section for up to date information. How
much does SellPoint cost?SellPoint Commerce Server version 3.0 Pricing
Structure: 1 free store; 20 stores at $899 USD per server; 40 stores at $1799
USD per server.Licenses for use with stores greater then 40 are available, contact
sales at (702) 795-2112 for more information. Where
do I purchase SellPoint 3.0 Commerce Server?You are now able to purchase
SellPoint online at www.abanx.com at our online purchase page. SellPoint is available
for purchase from our authorized resellers, online through our website, or directly
from our sales team by calling 1-702-795-2112 or e-mailing sales@abanx.com. What
methods of payment does Abanx accept?Abanx accepts most major credit cards
including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Additionally, we accept company
checks. How do I obtain
my Abanx software after I complete the purchase process?You download the
software directly off the Abanx website, either before or after purchase. Once
payment has been received, Abanx will e-mail you the software license - this is
the "key" that will activate the software for the appropriate number of stores
purchased. After installing SellPoint, you need to upload the license into the
correct directory, and then SellPoint is ready for use. Note: We recommend you
contact support@abanx.com if you have not previously loaded the software. How
do I become a Reseller?Abanx is always interested in forming new reseller
relationships. Contact sales@abanx.com for more information. What
differentiates an authorized reseller from an online purchaser?An authorized
reseller has certain responsibilities not required of an online purchaser. Authorized
resellers are required to run the latest version of SellPoint on all SellPoint
servers. They are also required to send a technical contact to Abanx installation
and troubleshoot training. All authorized resellers must sign an agreement compliance
with Abanx support, advertisement, and promotion policies. All resellers must
provide documentation on their website for clients. In return, Abanx offers special
pricing for resellers and the opportunity to sell SellPoint technical support. The
installation requirements for SellPoint call for a "clean install" of an operating
system (OS) on a "clean server." What exactly does that entail?A "clean
install" means that you have installed the OS (RedHat® Linux, for example), and
that your server can communicate with other computers via the internet (network
connectivity has been established). If you perform a full server install minus
the www services (Apache web server, MySQL), then you should be fine. A "clean
server" means that you are not already using the server on which you are attempting
to install the SellPoint Commerce Server for anything else, such as a web server,
e-mail server, etc. It is important to understand that SellPoint does not control
every aspect of your server. SellPoint itself is secure within the context of
its usage; however, a standard operating system installation is inherently insecure
and requires manual user intervention to ensure the security of a server. Administrators
must take security precautions within their operating system. Specifically, you
should consult documentation on the appropriate Linux or UNIX OS running on your
server, especially those documents relating to remote access and firewall security. | 
