This two day course is designed for new and intermediate users of open source software Drupal. Learn to install and configure Drupal core, several contributed modules, and Drupal themes. Learn Drupal best practices and how to find help with your Drupal Site. This course is designed for individuals, organizations, and businesses who are planning or have a Drupal Website.
Class Outline Drupal Trainer Laura Scroggins Day Activity
Day 1 Drupal Overview and Best Practices
Modules Overview and Best Practices
Installations Permissions and Configurations
Break-out:Practice Installations and Problem Solving
Day 2 Theme Overview and Best Practices
Installations Layouts and Theme Engines
CSS Style Sheets
Intranets, Extranets, and Project Manager Sites
Break-out Session: Design and Implement a Theme
What's Covered Drupal Installation Overview and best practices for installation and configuration of Drupal core. Includes user permissions and roles, site configuration for clean URL, site information and maintainance, input formats, post settings, and content types.
Module Installation and Configurations Overview and best practices for installation and configuration of these Drupal modules:
Audio
CCK
Embedded Media File
Event
Image
Image Menu
Legal
Panels
Tablemanager
Update Status
Views
Webforms
Creating and Configuring Themes Introduction to Drupal theming including working with php and css files. We will discuss:
Fluid vs Fixed width Sidebars
Layouts
Header Types
Styling Content Areas
What is Required Required Materials:
Laptop, PC, Notebook, or other Internet Browsing Device with
Wireless Capabilities
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