Learning objectives 6. Describe various methods for connecting an EC application to back-end systems and databases 7. Discuss the value and technical foundation of web Services in EC applications 8. Understand service-oriented architecture (SoA)and its relationship to EC 9. Describe the criteria used in selecting an outsourcing vendor and package 10. Understand the value and uses of EC application log files 11. Discuss the importance of usage analysis and site management Electronic Commerc Prentice Hall 2006Electronic Commerce Prentice Hall © 2006 3 Learning Objectives 6. Describe various methods for connecting an EC application to back-end systems and databases. 7. Discuss the value and technical foundation of Web Services in EC applications. 8. Understand service-oriented architecture (SOA) and its relationship to EC. 9. Describe the criteria used in selecting an outsourcing vendor and package. 10. Understand the value and uses of EC application log files. 11. Discuss the importance of usage analysis and site management