DotNetNuke 5 Users Guide: Get Your Website Up and Running

DotNetNuke (DNN) is an open source web application framework that enables you to build websites and can also accommodate everything from single portals to multiple enterprise implementations. This book offers a firm understanding of the administrative tools and implementation choices available with DNN so that you can begin the process of building websites using DNN, regardless of your level of experience.
This unique guide introduces you to the platform, core DNN concepts, and installation and configuration options for a DNN website. You′ll then learn how to apply these concepts to common uses of DNN while you discover core modules, skins, containers, and various other definitions within the platform. Plus, you′ll get an overview of the various settings for your first portal and take a look at how DNN handles security.
The authors walk you through the steps for creating a personal website, a league website, and a small business website. You′ll gradually acquire the knowledge and skills that are necessary to make the most of all the powerful features that DNN offers.
By the end of the book, you will be able to apply what you′ve learned and adapt the tools of DNN for your needs when building websites.
What you will learn from this book
How to manage multiple websites under a single application
Ways that roles and users are given rights to content through the permissions grid
Techniques for adding pages to your website and content to those pages
Tips for creating a robust website and keeping content current
Additional advanced administrative functionality that DNN provides
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone interested in building a website withDotNetNuke 5. No previous programming experience is required.

Spis treści:
Foreword.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Introduction To DotNetNuke.
What Is a Cont ent Management System?
What Is Open Source?
Software Licenses.
What Is DotNetNuke?
Who Uses DotNetNuke?
What Does the License Allow?
A Brief History of DotNetNuke.
What Is the DotNetNuke Ecosystem?
What Does DotNetNuke Provide and How?
Security.
Pages.
Extensions, Modules, and Skins.
Upgrades.
Users Management.
Common Misconceptions.
Summary.
Chapter 2: Installing DotNetNuke.
Web Server Basics.
Pre–Installation Considerations.
What Kind of a Website Will You Be Building?
How Much Content Will Your Website Have?
How Much Traffic Will Your Website Receive?
Who Is Your Intended Audience?
Will Your Website Have Its Own Domain Name?
Installation Requirements.
DotNetNuke Requirements.
Third–Party Hosting Considerations.
Which Version of DotNetNuke?
The Local Installation Process.
File System Configuration.
Setting Up Your Web Server.
Configuring Your Database.
The Hosted Installation Process.
Using the DotNetNuke Installation Wizard.
File Permissions Check.
Database Check.
User Configuration.
Summary.
Chapter 3: DotNetNuke Concepts and Host Configuration.
Definitions.
Portals.
Pages.
URLs.
Skins.
Modules.
Containers.
Actions Menu.
Control Panel.
Providers.
Dissecting a DotNetNuke Page.
Logo.
Navigation Elements.
Search Functionality.
Register/Login Links.
Breadcrumb.
Page Content.
Content Positioning.
Privacy Statement, Terms of Use, and Copyright.
Overview of Administration within DNN.
The Super User Account.
The Administrator Account.
Logging In to Your Portal.
Administrative Modes.
Page Mode Selection.
ADMIN and HOST Menu Items.
Summary.
Chapter 4: Portal and Content Administration.
Administrative Functionality.
Site Setti ngs.
Basic Settings.
Advanced Settings.
Roles.
Managing Roles.
Users.
Adding Users.
Existing Users.
Deleting Unauthorized Users.
Profile Properties.
Permissions.
Permissions Grid.
Deny Permissions.
Inherit View Permissions from Page.
Workflow Permissions.
Pages.
Navigation.
Adding and Editing Pages.
Modules.
Adding Modules to a Page.
Module Settings.
Managing a Module.
Summary.
Chapter 5: Creating Your Personal Site.
Planning for Your Personal Site.
Goals for Your Personal Site.
Who Is Your Audience?
Essential DNN Setup for a Personal Site.
Basic Site Settings.
Identifying Your Users in DNN.
Establishing the Appearance of Your Site.
Organizing the File System.
Page Creation and Content Organization.
The Home Page.
The My Blog Page.
The About Me Page.
The My Photos Page.
Summary.
Chapter 6: Creating a League Website.
Reasons for a Sport League Site.
Setting Up Your Site.
Identifying the Site Administrator.
Setting Up External Webmaster Tools.
Organizing the File System.
Establishing Membership Online.
Organizing, Creating, and Managing Content.
Planning Your Site Map.
Applying Permissions.
Administering Content with Modules.
Announcements Module.
Forum Module.
Events Module.
Summary.
Chapter 7: Creating a Small Business Website.
Why Use DotNetNuke for Your Small Business Website?
Goals for Your Website.
Site Administration Considerations.
Site Settings.
Allowing Users to Manage Services.
Creating Secure Pages.
Custom Design Considerations.
Layouts and Skin Variations.
Consistent Navigation Elements.
Dynamic Content to Include.
Tracking Traffic with Google Analytics.
Administering Content.
Planning Your Page Structure .
Administering Your Store.
The Store Admin Module.
The Store Catalog Module.
The Store Menu Module.
The Store Mini–Cart Module.
The Store Account Module.
Additional Content Options.
The FAQ Module.
The Feedback Module.
Summary.
Chapter 8: Advanced Portal Administration.
Evaluating Your DNN Environment.
Shared File System and Database.
Managing Multiple Portals.
How Multiple Portals Work.
Creating Additional Portals.
Managing Files on Your Server.
Files Stored by the Host.
File Storage and Management.
Portal and Page Templates.
Portal Templates.
Page Templates.
Distributing Content Management Responsibilities.
Leveraging the Provider Model.
Summary.
Chapter 9: Your Website Is Up and Running — Now What?
Portal Health.
Database Health.
Pages and Users.
Modules and Skin in Use.
Backing Up Your Website.
When to Back Up.
How to Back Up.
How to Restore.
Upgrading DotNetNuke.
Deciding When to Upgrade.
Disabling Your Website during an Upgrade.
Deciding Which Package to Use.
Performing an Upgrade.
Upgrading Extensions (Modules and Skins).
Setting Up Multiple Environments.
Types of Environments.
Configuring a New Environment.
Rotating Content Using Banners.
Managing Vendor Accounts.
Banner Placement.
Other Uses for Banners.
Token Replacement.
Sending Newsletters.
Basic Settings.
The Message of Your E–mail.
Advanced Settings.
Managing the Recycle Bin.
Configuring User Settings.
Membership Provider Settings.
Password Aging Settings.
User Accounts Settings.
Advanced Administrative Functionality.
Summary.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Christopher Hammond is a technical evangelist with Engage Soft