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    Re: Web interface "face lifting"

    Hello All,

    I too initially thought document access via the web interface was necessary. But having used CommitCRM for over a year now, we've adapted to make the web interface work for us.

    One major concern with the web interface, is the inability for dual authentication. We can't have technicians logging into the web interface on rogue PC's where key loggers could be installed.

    So we store ZERO passwords/usernames in Commit! Instead for any confidential data; one, the CommitCRM document folders are located on Windows Server 2003 with access granted only to specific users, two, we use Adobe Professional for our forms design so any firewall forms, backup forms and any other form containing potentially confidential data we use Adobe's password security.

    How did we adapt: our client assets i.e. servers and PC's we used the notes section for the specific asset to record key features i.e. O/S, Office version, CD drive type, video card, wireless card model, sound card, raid or no raid, raid card. For for firewall assets we record the IP, subnet, gateway, DNS1, DNS2 in the notes section. We use a standard protocol for username/passwords to the firewalls on client sites, so we don't need to record that in the notes section. We create assets for the ISP under each client, we create assets for the mobile phones (Microsoft mobile), we create assets for the GoDaddy certs, assets for domain names, the list goes on and on.

    With all that said I still would like a more modern, non-popup, clean web interface. Knowing the CommitCRM team, they've heard us and probably quietly working on this already. CommitCRM is great, they listen to us.

    Brian Williams
    Advantech NW

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      Re: Web interface "face lifting"

      For what it is worth...
      We also found the web interface clunky and not as useable as the main interface which was a shame. Technicians just got sick of using it.
      We resolved the issue by setting up CommitCRM on a Terminal server and the techs log invia their laptops or at a pinch from a known PC on the client network and do what they need to do. Works a treat.

      We have just signed up with Kaseya so will be keen to see the integration.

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        Re: Web interface "face lifting"

        Thanks for the additional feedback. In fact, we are about to release some cool enhancements for the web interface in version 4.4 (which should be officially released in a week or two). This includes many features which were requested from our customers, such as document download, instant access to adding new records from anywhere, easy access to recently viewed items, and more.

        Stay tuned.

        Sherry

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          Re: Web interface "face lifting"

          I am coming from AutoTask to Commit, which is totally web based. I really feel that the CommitCRM web interface should act and look as close to the desktop software as possible. I think the features that the web interface has are nice, but it seems like a totally different application. It doesn’t seem to use any of the same reports or username/password combos that the actual application does and that is frustrating in itself.

          I purchased the SQL license from CommitCRM so I can have the ability to access it via our terminal server, but web based is the way to go.

          Thanks,

          Austin Speer
          Onward IT Consultants
          www.OnwardITC.com

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            Re: Web interface "face lifting"

            Hi Austin,

            Thank you for your feedback. The Web Interface is something which constantly evolves and we try to enhance its capabilities with each version we release. The current Web Interface lets customers and employees to view and update almost any piece of information they need. The user interface has been adjusted for the Web and this is why it different form the Windows client program. However, the principals are the same and once one gets the logic and ideas behind the RangerMSP client, it should be quite easy to use the Web-based interface.

            Thanks again for the input.

            Neta

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              Re: Web interface "face lifting"

              aaspeer, another Autotask to CommitCRM convert! I thought I was probably the only one. I'll have to say, I've never looked back!

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                Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                Hey, hey, I am as well! (well, I'm still trialing)

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                  Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                  I think you will love it. Great support, great company. Features... They are getting there! :) You learn to work within its limits.

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                    Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                    I have to say, after using CommitCRM for a month in production I am quite happy. Despite the recommendations, we edited the web interface login files on the server and now, we dont have to worry about the extra pop-up windows, etc... You just go to login and stay within the same window while working, just like standard applications. :-)

                    Austin Speer

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                      Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                      You did WHAT? lol! I did the same thing myself a few weeks ago. Actually makes it feel much better for some reason...

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                        Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                        yeah, its more fluid now... I did learn that you have to LOCK the HTML files otherwise when you restart the CommitWEB service, it changes all of the fonts on the pages.

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                          Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                          How do you lock them?

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                            Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                            Would you mind either posting what changes you made here or emailing them to me directly? I love to see how others are usingCommitCRM.

                            Thanks in advance

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                              Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                              you have to right click the HTML files in the directory on the server, then select properties. In the window that comes up, select Read-Only. (Should have said Read-Only in the earlier post, sorry)

                              Austin

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                                Re: Web interface "face lifting"

                                ascendnet, email me at austin.speer@onwarditc.com and I will forward you what I have done.

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