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2009-03-11T00:21:56Z

WikiSysop: /* Development */

== Welcome ==

This Wiki offers a means where users of the '''Network Security Toolkit''' ('''NST''') can ask questions, share experiences, and offer advice in regards to the use of the '''NST''' distribution and the tools which it contains.

The '''NST''' homepage is located at: [http://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/ http://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/]. The '''NST''' [http://sourceforge.net/ SourceForge] project page is located at: [http://sourceforge.net/projects/nst http://sourceforge.net/projects/nst]. One can download the current version of '''NST''' [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=85467 '''here''']. A reference about '''NST''' at [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Security_Toolkit '''here'''].

'''NST''' users add yourself to a [http://platial.com Platial] generated [[Image:Nstworldmap.gif]] [http://platial.com/nst/map/60294#NST_Global_Map NST Global Map].

You can view Webcasts related to '''NST''' on the [[NST Webcasts]] page.

== NST Usage ==

* Fundamentals
** [[Live CD/DVD Tips]]
** [[Burning ISO's]]
** [[Hard Disk Install Setup Tips]]
* Network Configuration
** [[Network Setup Tips]]
** [[Wireless Setup Tips]]
** [[Determining IP Address]]
** [[Firewall Setup Tips]]
** [[IPv6]]
** [[Tunnelling UDP Traffic Through An SSH Connection]]
* Network Packet Capture
** [[Multi-Tap Network Packet Capturing]]
** [[Network Packet Capturing Management & Status]]
* Tips and Notes on Using The Tools
** [[Apache Notes]]
** [[Bandwidthd]]
** [[Mail Notes]]
** [[MediaWiki]]
** [[MySQL]]
** [[Nagios/Fruity]]
** [[Nessus]]
** [[phpSysInfo]]
** [[Sendmail]]
** [[Snort]]
** [[Squid]]
* Client Support
** [[X Server]]
** [[Windows Desktop]]
** [[NST WUI Browser Support]]

== Development ==
* [[Developer Todo List]]
* [[Building From Source]]
* [[Automated Tests]]
* [[NST WUI]]
* [[Patches and Updates]]
* [[RPM Quick Reference]]
* [[Help:Contents|MediaWiki Help]]
* [[Book References]]
* [[NST v2.x Guidelines‎ ]]
* [[Firefox Configuration]]

== Linux HowTos ==

* [[HowTo Download From The Command Line Using: "wget"]]
* [[HowTo Keep Processes Running After Logging Out Using: "setsid"]]
* [[HowTo Disable The "relatime" Method For "atime" Updates For A File]]

== News ==
; 2009-01-24 NST WUI v1.8.1 Maintenance Release Update: Remote System Command Enhancements: Added many new predefined VMware ESX Server and Enterprise Server Sun Ray commands. VMware professionals and Sun Ray server admins will love this one...

; 2009-01-17 NST WUI v1.8.1 Maintenance Release Update: Multi-Tap Network Packet Capture improvements: Individual network packet capture count thresholds can now be set for each Tap member. A total maximum packet count threshold can be set for the entire Multi-Tap session. Added a session/capture termination initiator indicator. Also added convenient "Replicate Down" action links to the '''Multi-Tap Start Capture Form'''. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for additional information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2009-01-08 NST Distribution v1.8.1 Release today.

; 2008-10-22 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: You can now customize the '''Nmap Predefined Scan Options'''. Use the "'''Restore Nmap Predefined Scan Options'''" button to make sure you have the latest updates from the "2008-10-22" '''NST WUI''' build. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for additional information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-10-20 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A new maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. The [http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome Browser] is now supported. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for additional information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-08-27 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A new maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-07-07 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. This release fixes capture start and end times when a capture file is empty. It also reflects fixes made to time thresholds during capture with [http://www.wireshark.org Wireshark] v1.0.0 and greater. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the menu "'''System'''" => "'''Downloads & Updates'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2008-07-05 [[Wireless Setup Tips]]: A new section: "[[Wireless Setup Tips]]" has been added which includes a section with details on setting up a '''WPA-PSK''' wireless connection using the '''NST WUI'''.

; 2008-06-28 NST version 1.8.0 has been released: Down this release from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=85467&package_id=91049&release_id=610002 Source Forge].

; 2007-10-26 New NST World Map: We switched to [http://www.platial.com Platial] for the '''NST World Map'''. Please register and add yourself to the [http://platial.com/nst/map/60294#NST_Global_Map NST Global Map].

; 2007-08-22 [[Building From Source]] : Completed first pass at the [[Building From Source]] page for those interested in building the '''NST''' '''ISO''' from scratch.

; 2007-08-20 [[phpSysInfo]] : Added page showing how to get temperature and fan speed information added to the [[phpSysInfo]] output.

; 2007-06-14 Nessus v3.0.5 : Detailed instructions for installing Nessus v3.0.5 onto a NST system can be found on the [[Nessus]] page - this has not been thoroughly tested (its been verified at least once).

; 2007-05-30 New '''Stable NST WUI''' Available : A stable update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 release. This updates include many enhancements to the '''Network Packet Capture Interface''' and bug fixes to the '''NST WUI'''. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the "'''System'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2007-04-01 Snort Patch Available : A patch is available to fix an issue in the '''/etc/rc.d/init.d/snortd''' file. This patch is only necessary for those that have hard disk installations and want the '''snortd''' service started at system boot time (see '''P200704011''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page for details).

; 2007-03-29 Graphviz Patch Available : A patch is available to fix an issue in the '''Graphviz''' package (see '''P200703171''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page for details).

; 2007-03-15 New '''NST WUI''' Available : A stable update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 release. This update includes many enhancements and bug fixes to the '''NST WUI'''. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the "'''System'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2007-03-10 Skype Available : One can now add the '''Skype''' (IM/VOIP client) package to a '''NST''' system from the '''NST Patch Management''' page (see '''U200703101''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page).

; 2007-03-09 Thunderbird Available : One can add '''Mozilla's Thunderbird''' (email/RSS/news client) to a '''NST''' system from the '''NST Patch Management''' page (see '''U200703091''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page).

; 2007-03-07 Snort Patch Updated Again : Applying patches to a '''Live CD''' has proven to be difficult. We have updated the '''snort''' patch once again to better support '''Live CD''' users. However, '''Live CD''' users will also need to update the '''NST WUI''' to the current development release. If you are using a hard disk or Virtual Machine installation of the '''NST''' and have already patched your system, you should not need to apply the new patch.

; 2007-03-06 Snort Patch Updated : The '''snort''' patch has been updated such that it will now work on a '''Live CD''' boot as well as a hard disk install. The 2.6.1.3 version of snort can be found at: "'''/usr/bin/snort'''". On a hard disk install, the old version (at: "'''/usr/local/snort/snort'''") will be replaced by a symbolic link to the new version. On a '''Live CD''' boot, the file: "'''/usr/local/snort/snort'''" can not be updated and will remain at the old 2.6.1.2 version (so, if you have any custom scripts, you should update them to use the new version at: "'''/usr/bin/snort'''").

; 2007-03-06 Snort Patch Available for NST 1.5.0 : There is a security issue with the version of '''snort''' that shipped with the 1.5.0 release of the '''NST''' (see: http://www.snort.org/docs/advisory-2007-02-19.html). We have made a patch available (see the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page) to update '''snort''' to version 2.6.1.3 to address this issue. Unfortunately, this patch will not work on a Live '''CD''' boot (it only applies to hard disk installations and/or '''NST''' Virtual Machine installations). You may apply the patch by hand (review the patch instructions), or you may use the "NST Patch Management" page within the '''NST WUI''' to apply the patch.

Developer Todo List

2008-12-13T13:41:25Z

WikiSysop: New page: This page contains a list of tasks in the current work queue. == Task To Be Done == === NST v1.8.1 Release === * PKB: Check out pkb's assortment of wireless cards for the latest Fedora ...

This page contains a list of tasks in the current work queue.

== Task To Be Done ==

=== NST v1.8.1 Release ===

* PKB: Check out pkb's assortment of wireless cards for the latest Fedora kernel.

* PKB: Add instructions for the partitioning of a blank/raw hard disk to the NST Wiki hard disk installation section.

* PKB: Review/test Minicom Terminal Server Access Page.

* PKB: Review/test Monitor Serial Page.

* PKB: add root permissions/ownership test.

* PKB: patch nikto/niktorat.

== Completed Tasks ==

* RWH: update to latest wireshark release v1.0.3

* RWH/PKB: update to latest Fedora 8 kernel...

* RWH: Finish DOM tooltip look for new @nstWikiPage("")...

* RWH/PKB: Add any NST WUI - NST Wiki references...

* PKB: updates for latest Fedora 8 firefox release

* PKB: create a php page for NST Wiki page reference for the NST WUI. For Example: http://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/nst/tools/wiki.php?page=Multi-Tap_Network_Packet_Capturing

* PKB: Force NST Editor to top of Page when entering

* PKB: Force Vertical Input scroll bar on NST JavaScript Console

* RWH: Fix standard tooltips to DOM Tooltips on info section of browse page...

* RWH: Create close icon for "Resultant Window" - NIC adapter...

* PKB: Add server-status server-info to apache config and reference in menu/index

* PKB: Add http-ping app

* PKB: Add Copy/Move action to NST File System Browser WUI page

* PKB: Add ssh/telnet java applet to Minicom Access Server Page

* RWH: Add serial port chk using lsof for with config form...

* PKB: Check out nikto implementation

* PKB: Review latest Nmap NST WUI page

Main Page

2008-12-13T13:34:52Z

WikiSysop: /* Developers */

== Welcome ==

This Wiki offers a means where users of the '''Network Security Toolkit''' ('''NST''') can ask questions, share experiences, and offer advice in regards to the use of the '''NST''' distribution and the tools which it contains.

The '''NST''' homepage is located at: [http://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/ http://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/]. The '''NST''' [http://sourceforge.net/ SourceForge] project page is located at: [http://sourceforge.net/projects/nst http://sourceforge.net/projects/nst]. One can download the current version of '''NST''' [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=85467 '''here''']. A reference about '''NST''' at [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Security_Toolkit '''here'''].

'''NST''' users add yourself to a [http://platial.com Platial] generated [[Image:Nstworldmap.gif]] [http://platial.com/nst/map/60294#NST_Global_Map NST Global Map].

== NST Usage ==

* Fundamentals
** [[Live CD/DVD Tips]]
** [[Burning ISO's]]
** [[Hard Disk Install Setup Tips]]
* Network Configuration
** [[Network Setup Tips]]
** [[Wireless Setup Tips]]
** [[Determining IP Address]]
** [[Firewall Setup Tips]]
** [[IPv6]]
** [[Tunnelling UDP Traffic Through An SSH Connection]]
* Network Packet Capture
** [[Multi-Tap Network Packet Capturing]]
** [[Network Packet Capturing Management & Status]]
* Tips and Notes on Using The Tools
** [[Apache Notes]]
** [[Bandwidthd]]
** [[Mail Notes]]
** [[MediaWiki]]
** [[MySQL]]
** [[Nagios/Fruity]]
** [[Nessus]]
** [[phpSysInfo]]
** [[Sendmail]]
** [[Snort]]
** [[Squid]]
* Client Support
** [[X Server]]
** [[Windows Desktop]]
** [[NST WUI Browser Support]]

== Developers ==
* [[Developer Todo List]]
* [[Building From Source]]
* [[Automated Tests]]
* [[NST WUI]]
* [[Patches and Updates]]
* [[RPM Quick Reference]]
* [[Help:Contents|MediaWiki Help]]
* [[Book References]]

== Linux HowTos ==

* [[HowTo Download From The Command Line Using: "wget"]]
* [[HowTo Keep Processes Running After Logging Out Using: "setsid"]]
* [[HowTo Disable The "relatime" Method For "atime" Updates For A File]]

== News ==
; 2008-10-22 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: You can now customize the '''Nmap Predefined Scan Options'''. Use the "'''Restore Nmap Predefined Scan Options'''" button to make sure you have the latest updates from the "2008-10-22" '''NST WUI''' build. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for additional information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-10-20 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A new maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. The [http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome Browser] is now supported. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for additional information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-08-27 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A new maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] file for information on the latest updates and fixes.

; 2008-07-07 NST WUI Maintenance Updates: A maintenance update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 and v1.8.0 release. This release fixes capture start and end times when a capture file is empty. It also reflects fixes made to time thresholds during capture with [http://www.wireshark.org Wireshark] v1.0.0 and greater. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the menu "'''System'''" => "'''Downloads & Updates'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2008-07-05 [[Wireless Setup Tips]]: A new section: "[[Wireless Setup Tips]]" has been added which includes a section with details on setting up a '''WPA-PSK''' wireless connection using the '''NST WUI'''.

; 2008-06-28 NST version 1.8.0 has been released: Down this release from [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=85467&package_id=91049&release_id=610002 Source Forge].

; 2007-10-26 New NST World Map: We switched to [http://www.platial.com Platial] for the '''NST World Map'''. Please register and add yourself to the [http://platial.com/nst/map/60294#NST_Global_Map NST Global Map].

; 2007-08-22 [[Building From Source]] : Completed first pass at the [[Building From Source]] page for those interested in building the '''NST''' '''ISO''' from scratch.

; 2007-08-20 [[phpSysInfo]] : Added page showing how to get temperature and fan speed information added to the [[phpSysInfo]] output.

; 2007-06-14 Nessus v3.0.5 : Detailed instructions for installing Nessus v3.0.5 onto a NST system can be found on the [[Nessus]] page - this has not been thoroughly tested (its been verified at least once).

; 2007-05-30 New '''Stable NST WUI''' Available : A stable update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 release. This updates include many enhancements to the '''Network Packet Capture Interface''' and bug fixes to the '''NST WUI'''. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the "'''System'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2007-04-01 Snort Patch Available : A patch is available to fix an issue in the '''/etc/rc.d/init.d/snortd''' file. This patch is only necessary for those that have hard disk installations and want the '''snortd''' service started at system boot time (see '''P200704011''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page for details).

; 2007-03-29 Graphviz Patch Available : A patch is available to fix an issue in the '''Graphviz''' package (see '''P200703171''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page for details).

; 2007-03-15 New '''NST WUI''' Available : A stable update for the '''NST WUI''' management interface is now available for the '''NST''' v1.5.0 release. This update includes many enhancements and bug fixes to the '''NST WUI'''. See the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/wui/nstwui-README.txt README] associated with the update for further details. Use the "'''System'''" => "'''NST WUI Update Management'''" page for installation.

; 2007-03-10 Skype Available : One can now add the '''Skype''' (IM/VOIP client) package to a '''NST''' system from the '''NST Patch Management''' page (see '''U200703101''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page).

; 2007-03-09 Thunderbird Available : One can add '''Mozilla's Thunderbird''' (email/RSS/news client) to a '''NST''' system from the '''NST Patch Management''' page (see '''U200703091''' in the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page).

; 2007-03-07 Snort Patch Updated Again : Applying patches to a '''Live CD''' has proven to be difficult. We have updated the '''snort''' patch once again to better support '''Live CD''' users. However, '''Live CD''' users will also need to update the '''NST WUI''' to the current development release. If you are using a hard disk or Virtual Machine installation of the '''NST''' and have already patched your system, you should not need to apply the new patch.

; 2007-03-06 Snort Patch Updated : The '''snort''' patch has been updated such that it will now work on a '''Live CD''' boot as well as a hard disk install. The 2.6.1.3 version of snort can be found at: "'''/usr/bin/snort'''". On a hard disk install, the old version (at: "'''/usr/local/snort/snort'''") will be replaced by a symbolic link to the new version. On a '''Live CD''' boot, the file: "'''/usr/local/snort/snort'''" can not be updated and will remain at the old 2.6.1.2 version (so, if you have any custom scripts, you should update them to use the new version at: "'''/usr/bin/snort'''").

; 2007-03-06 Snort Patch Available for NST 1.5.0 : There is a security issue with the version of '''snort''' that shipped with the 1.5.0 release of the '''NST''' (see: http://www.snort.org/docs/advisory-2007-02-19.html). We have made a patch available (see the [http://nst.sourceforge.net/nst/patches/README.html Patch and Update Summary] page) to update '''snort''' to version 2.6.1.3 to address this issue. Unfortunately, this patch will not work on a Live '''CD''' boot (it only applies to hard disk installations and/or '''NST''' Virtual Machine installations). You may apply the patch by hand (review the patch instructions), or you may use the "NST Patch Management" page within the '''NST WUI''' to apply the patch.

NST WUI

2007-07-31T15:54:41Z

WikiSysop: /* JavaScript */

= Overview =

== Directory Layout ==

The following lists the major directories a developer should be aware of when working with the '''NST WUI''' source code:

; '''config/''' : Common configuration directory (several @macros() are defined here).
; '''wui/''' : Root directory of the '''NST WUI''' (where you run: '''make''').
; '''wui/cgi-bin''' : Root directory of '''CGI''' source files ('''bash''' scripts) making up the '''NST WUI'''.
; '''wui/php''' : Root directory of '''PHP''' source files making up the '''NST WUI'''.
; '''include/skins/default/images''' : Common (shared) image files.
; '''wui/images''' : Image files unique to the '''NST WUI'''.
; '''include/skins/default/css''' : Common (shared) '''CSS''' files.
; '''wui/css''' : '''CSS''' files unique to the '''NST WUI'''.
; '''include/javascript''' : Repository of '''JavaScript''' files.
; '''include/atmacros''' : Formal definition of @macros().
; '''html/include/at''' : '''HTML''' @macros() (loaded and then "tweaked" by '''NST WUI''' specific adjustments ).
; '''wui/include/at''' : '''NST WUI''' specific adjustments to @macros().
; '''src/include/functions''' : Collection of '''bash''' functions which will be installed to: "'''/nstwui/cgi-bin/include'''" when building the '''NST WUI'''.

= Coding Tips =

== Referencing CSS and Image Files ==

Use the '''@imageDirUrl()''' and '''@cssDirUrl()''' when referencing image and '''CSS''' files. For example:

<pre class="programListing">
@p("See the image: @link("@imageDirUrl()/new_users.gif") or
the CSS file: @link("@cssDirUrl()/site.css").")
</pre>

== Implementing AJAX Style Features ==

As we venture into '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJAX AJAX]''' (shorthand for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asynchronous Asynchronous] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript JavaScript] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML], is a web development technique for creating interactive web applications.), we will be creating server side scripts which generate small '''XML''' output which client side '''JavaScript''' can easily request, parse and process. Currently, we are leaning to the simple '''Java''' properties model. In this model, there are many property values each associated with a unique key. Using this model has the following advantages:

* There is already a well defined '''DTD''' for these types of '''XML''' documents.
* It is simple to implement.
* It is fairly simple to write the client side (mapping keys to '''HTML''' page '''id''' attributes).

=== Example Server Side XML Output ===

Since we are following the '''DTD''' specified by the ''java.util.Properties'' class, the '''XML''' files generated on the server side will have the following form:

<pre class="programListing">
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE properties SYSTEM "http://java.sun.com/dtd/properties.dtd">


<properties>

<comment>System Information</comment>

<entry key="arch">i386</entry>
<entry key="kernel">2.6.18-2857.fc5</entry>

</properties>
</pre>

=== Example Server Side Source ===

In order to generate the properly formatted output, we will define a set of ''@macros''. This should allow us to write '''CGI''' scripts in the following form:

<pre class="programListing">
@xmlPropertiesBegin("System Information","bash","true")

@xmlProperty("arch","uname -m | xml_escape")
@xmlProperty("system","uname -r | xml_escape")

@xmlPropertiesEnd()
</pre>

The three macros shown above are fairly self explanatory. The second parameter to the ''@xmlPropertiesBegin()'' macro is used to indicate what scripting language will be used on the server. The third parameter to the ''@xmlPropertiesBegin()'' macro is used to indicate whether you want the standard set of properties included (system load, system time, etc - we haven't decided what these are yet).

=== Related Files ===

; '''include/atmacros/ajax-server.xml''' : The server side @macros() shown above are defined in this file.

; '''wui/javascript/ajax.js''' : A set of '''JavaScript''' functions to aid in the parsing and processing of '''XML''' documents.

; '''wui/cgi-bin/networking/ifmon-ajax.cgi''' : A '''CGI''' script which returns a minimalistic '''XML''' document containing status for a particular interface.

; '''wui/cgi-bin/networking/ifmon.cgi''' : A '''AJAX''' page which the user can use to select a network interface to monitor the status of (makes use of: '''ifmon-ajax.cgi''').

; '''wui/cgi-bin/include/form.sh''' : One can find the definition of the '''bash''' function: "'''xml_escape()'''" here.

=== Related Links ===

The following links are useful when working with AJAX:

* [http://www.w3.org/TR/XMLHttpRequest/ The XMLHttpRequest Object (W3C)]

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XMLHttpRequest XMLHttpRequest Info At WikiPedia]

* [http://w3schools.com/xml/xml_http.asp XMLHttpRequest Info at W3 Schools]

= JavaScript =

== Iterating Through An Associative Array ==

You can't get a size or length of an associative array. The '''in''' keyword can be used to iterate through them:

<pre class="programListing">
var protoCnts = new Array();
protoCnts['f1'] = 3;
protoCnts['f2000'] = 4;

var line = '';

for (var i in protoCnts) {
line += 'Frame: ' + i + ': ' + protoCnts[i] + '\n';
}
</pre>

== Using JavaScript unescape ==

It can be tough to generate valid '''JavaScript''' code within '''HTML''' output from the server side using '''PHP''', '''bash''', '''xsl''', etc.

For example, consider the case where we need to pass the string: ''Hello: 'World' '' to the function: '''domTT_activate()''' on a mouse over event. The above gives an example of the invalid code which one might first come up with:

<pre class="programListing">
<a href="index.php"
onmouseover="domTT_activate(this, event, 'content', 'Hello: 'World'');">
Hello
</a>
</pre>

The following problems are evident:

* The "'''<'''" and "'''>'''" symbols need to be replaced with their HTML escape sequence.

* The single quote characters within the JavaScript string need to be JavaScript escaped (replace: "'" with: "\'").

* Had the string not been static, it becomes very difficult to insert the proper escape sequences.

This "escaping" is tedious work and very error prone. In this situation, we can greatly simplify our lives by making use of the '''JavaScript''' '''unescape()''' function provided we can come up with a server side function that can "'''JavaScript''' '''escape()'''" a string on the server side. In '''PHP''', the '''rawurlencode()''' function is capable of performing the "'''JavaScript''' '''escape()'''".

The following shows a '''PHP''' fragment of code which uses the '''rawurlencode()''' '''PHP''' function to generated the '''JavaScript''' escaped string:

<pre class="programListing">
$title = rawurlencode("Hello: 'World'");

// $title now contains: "Hello%3A%20%27%3Cb%3EWorld%3C%2Fb%3E%27"
// ALL of the troublesome characters have been replaced by a harmless percent sequence.
// the following will now generate valid HTML and produce the desired results.

echo <<<EOD
<a href="index.php"
onmouseover="domTT_activate(this, event, 'content', unescape('{$title}'));">
Hello
</a>
EOD;
</pre>

== Simple Table Sorts ==

The freely available JavaScript code contained in: "sorttable.js" from: "http://kryogenix.org/code/browser/sorttable/", makes it trivial to add tabular data to your HTML output which the user can sort by clicking on the column headers. To use this feature, you must include the: "sorttable.js" file within the head section of your HTML document. Insert a line like the following:

<pre class="programListing">
<script type="text/javascript" src="/nst/javascript/sorttable.js"></script>
</pre>

To make a user sortable table, you simple add the: class="sortable" attribute to your <table> entity as shown below:

<pre class="programListing">
<table class="sortable">
<tr>
<th>Last</th>
<th>First</th>
<th>Age</th>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Brown</td>
<td>Joe</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Brown</td>
<td>Wally</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Doe</td>
<td>Jane</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>

</table>
</pre>

Simply by clicking on the appropriate column header, the user will be able to sort the above table by last name, first name or age!

For additional details, see: http://kryogenix.org/code/browser/sorttable/.

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