Since most servers run on common operating systems such as UNIX, VMS, etc., operating system security is also a crucial element in the safety of the information. Data managers should decide upon a protocol for operator access, updating and maintainence of the information since it can affect the lives of many others. Another form of access is dependent upon the content of the documents. A public system will not often contain restricted documents but data managers may wish to restrict certain areas of their Webspace dependent upon their own criteria. Control Control involves the access to the server and kiosk system for diagnostic examinations and also modification of the information space.
Control is tied in very closely with security.
Operators and Data Managers may wish to log access to documents for statistical analysis. Keeping accurate logs of document access can help administrators anticipate growth of the installation. Each installation should be able to decide which URI's are accessible through their server. Commercial organizations may also wish to charge customers for access to specific documents or services. The concept of registered users and billing may be built into the server.