Abstract: A method and system of providing easy configuration of asset metadata for each type of asset in a Web-based asset management is disclosed. The method and system comprises of one XML schema file for each asset type defined in the system, one XSL asset creation process stylesheet file that can be used with any XML schema file, one XSL asset metadata layout stylesheet for each asset type defined in the system, a Web-based application that uses the XML schema file and XSL asset creation process stylesheet file to display a form for the user to enter the metadata for a new asset, and to validate the data entry against the schema, and a XML database to store XML asset attribute files (one for each unique asset). Additionally, the method and system makes it possible for viewable files be linked to an asset metadata field with a unique XML asset attribute file, such as to facilitate previewing.