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.
About the Author
Christopher Hammond is a technical evangelist with Engage Software. He has worked with DotNetNuke since its inception and has been a DotNetNuke Core Team member for five years. He’s the founder of DotNetNukeBlogs.com, a site that brings the best DotNetNuke blogs to one, easy-to-use location.
Patrick Renner is a project manager at Engage Software, where he oversees a variety of implementations primarily using the DotNetNuke framework and consults on project planning and strategy for DotNetNuke implementations.
Shaun Walker is the creator of DotNetNuke and the Wrox DotNetNuke Series editor.
Book Details
- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Wrox; 1 edition (June 22, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470462574
- ISBN-13: 978-0470462577
- File Size: 9.1 MiB
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