Optimization model of management and security of multimedia content using Drupal CMS

Abstract

Increase of computing power and network bandwidth has opened new possibilities for using media on internet. The amount of used multimedia has increased automatically several times. Effective management and security of multimedia content is current issue, because it is no rarity to manage and share terabytes of multimedia content on websites nowadays. This paper deals with the proposal of model, which would meet demanding requirements for efficient and safe management of large amounts of media content on the websites. The first step is to analyse existing solutions, compare their features and functions. Nowadays, there are several well-known portal solutions for viewing, sharing, cataloguing and managing of the media content that stand at the forefront of their use thanks to their specific functions and uniqueness. The second step is to analyse the ability to manage content and files and their security in content management system (CMS). The final solution is connection of first and second steps into one unit and creation a model to optimize security and management of multimedia content in CMS Drupal. Results of work are supported by creating a functional prototype of website, which was created during a research phase of this article.