ReliableCDMS - Corporate Document Management System

Overview

ReliableCDMS is a secure document management system built with ASP.NET WebForms, REST API, SOAP API, and SQL Server.

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET WebForms (.NET Framework 4.8)
• REST API (Web API 2)
• SOAP API (WCF Service)
• SQL Server Database
• Bootstrap 5 for UI
• Font Awesome for icons

Features

Security Features

• Secure login with SHA256 password hashing
• SQL injection prevention (parameterized queries)
• Role-based authorization (Admin, Manager, Employee)
• Audit logging (for all critical operations)
• Session-based authentication with Forms Authentication

Document Management

• Upload documents with categorization
• Download documents
• Search functionality
• Version control
• Soft delete (documents marked as deleted)

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2019/2022
• SQL Server Express 2019+ or LocalDB
• .NET Framework 4.8
• IIS Express (included with Visual Studio)

Installation Steps

1. Database Setup

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio
2. Connect to your SQL Server instance
3. Execute the SQL script from CreateDatabase.sql
4. Verify tables are created

2. Configure Connection String

1. Open Web.config
2. Update the connection string:

   <add name="ReliableCDMSDB" 
        connectionString="Server=YOUR_SERVER;Database=ReliableCDMSDB;Integrated Security=True;" 
        providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>