What is Instant-e-Store ?

Instant-e-Store is an on-line shopping mall software running on Windows NT Server + IIS .
This shopping mall can host unlimited number of shops that can be built from the merchants
themselves in a about 10 minutes.

Instant-e-Store provides the following benefits to the individual merchants:
 

1. A centralized place to search and browse the merchandize provided by the individual e-Stores.
2. Easy to configure and easy to maintain the e-Stores via a browser.
3. Immediate presence to the Internet.
4. Supports unlimited number of product categories and products.
5. Post advertisements for other merchants (to generate income)
6. Accept Business-to-Business orders from the e-stores.
 

What are the system requirements to run the Instant-e-Store ?

   1.The platform:
     Intel Pentium PC or higher running NT Server 4.0 Server Pack 4 or higher
     with 128 MB main memory and 4GB available hard disk. 
   2.The software:
     Instant-e-Store software provided by Crystal Computing Corporation.
   3.The Database:
     Access 97/2000, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5/7.0, Oracle 8/8I

How to setup Instant-e-Store for Mall Owner ?

   1.Setup NT Server 4.0 with Service Pack 4 and Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 
   2.Install SMTP service from Option Pack for sending e-mails 
   3.Install posting acceptor for merchants to upload logos/images 
   4.Copy Instant-e-Store software to an IIS virtual directory named /Mall 
   5.Create a DSN for the database and specify that database in your global.asa
     (A sample Access 97 database is attached) 
   6.Apply and install the digital certificate for secure transactions.

   7. Setup sample Advertisements as the default for your merchants

   8. Setup sample Shipping methods as the default for your merchants

   9. Setup sample Payment methods as the default for your merchants

How to setup Instant-e-store for each Merchant ?

For the first time Merchants:

1. Please go the http://www.instant-e-store.com and click on Signup

2. Once assign your ID and password, you will be able to fill in your company profile.

3. Then you will choose the theme and color of your web site.

4. Fill in company detailed info like handling fee and tax rate

5. Fill in advertisement banners and links.

6. Fill in Product categories

7. Fill in product Items info

8. Fill in shipping methods and payment methods

For existing Merchants:

1.Please go to the mall home page (like http://www.instant-e-store.com) and click on SignIn

2. Login by using your name and password.

3. Then you will choose the theme and color of your web site.

4. Fill in company detailed info like handling fee and tax rate

5. Fill in advertisement banners and links.

6. Fill in Product categories

7. Fill in product Items info

8. Fill in shipping methods and payment methods
 

How to maintain Instant-e-store ?
 

Instant-e-store is in general maintenance free, but you do need to archive and backup your store database, as it contains product info, customer info,
etc. Also, you should be sure the internet connection and the platform are in good shape.