At the heart of the system is advanced OpenLDAP directory technology, perfectly suited for describing large distributed organizations and their websites. Team this up with trusted technologies like Apache Web Server, PostgreSQL, and PHP and you've got a solid solution for serving up thousands or even millions of websites.

Robust scalable technology, however, will never succeed if it's not easy to use. We are continually refining Caravel ^TM to make it useful, usable and in some cases even delightful and elegant. Time and again we have found that the simplest, most elegant solution is the best. We're working hard to bring that simplicity and elegance to your web authoring experience!

Content Management + Technology Co-ops = Sustainable Technology Infrastructure

Mennonite.net has developed the Caravel™ Content Management System and Technology Development Co-ops that form the cornerstones of a sustainable churchwide technology infrastructure. Content Management reduces costs and lowers barriers for organizations wanting to maintain an effective web presence.  Technology Development Co-ops provide technological and organizational infrastructure for collaboration and sharing of technology resources.

With these foundational services in place, the stage is set for rapid progress on the web at all levels of the church. To learn more about where we're headed with thes e services, check out this site and the official Caravel ^TM site .