Table of Contents
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxv
About the Author xxvii
Introduction xxix
Part I: Business Perspective–Opportunities and Challenges of Multisite Commerce
Chapter 1: Multisite Commerce Scenarios 3
Chapter 2: The Need for a Shared Platform 19
Chapter 3: Administration of Country Sites on a Shared Platform 37
Chapter 4: Sharing and Caring 53
Chapter 5: When Sharing Works 83
Chapter 6: The Path to a Shared Platform 99
Chapter 7: Cost Structure of Multiple Sites 119
Chapter 8: Fundamental Requirements for a Multisite Platform 135
Part II: Implementer’s Considerations for Efficient Multisite Commerce
Chapter 9: Organizational Resistance 161
Chapter 10: Managing Requirements 177
Chapter 11: The Project Team 191
Chapter 12: Planning for Success 219
Chapter 13: Dealing with the Unexpected 241
Part III: Technical Considerations for Efficient Multisite Commerce
Chapter 14: Sharing Hardware and Software 255
Chapter 15: Sharing Data 287
Chapter 16: Site Path 317
Chapter 17: Data Sharing Business Logic 331
Chapter 18: Data Sharing Architecture Patterns 361
Index 377