Seems our discussion meandered off topic last month, so we'll try again. Content management systems (CMS) like Drupal use a relational database like MySQL to store the information which is used to build the HTML for web pages. Drupal provides modules (CCK) to define the content types (tables) and content items (fields) in the database, to build data entry forms and to display the data (Views). We will discuss database structure and demonstrate how Drupal can be used to create an online database system.
Content management systems (CMS) like Drupal use a relational database like MySQL to store the information which is used to build the HTML for web pages. Drupal provides modules (CCK) to define the content types (tables) and content items (fields) in the database, to build data entry forms and to display the data (Views). We will discuss database structure and demonstrate how Drupal can be used to create an online database system.
Maintaining and Upgrading Your CMS Website
Maurice Green
So you learned all about Drupal or Wordpress and built a CMS-based website. You filled it with content and pictures and sat back to admire it. Now comes the grimey, gritty job of maintaining that site. Last month we discussed some of the techniques for backing up your MySQL database. In this session Maury will demonstrate some of the best-practice procedures for upgrading core, add-on modules and themes.
The schedule is out and registration is open to register for the affordable technology classes at the Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) at Foothill College. Teachers, educators, students, and anyone wanting to enhance their technology skills are welcome to attend these short evening, Saturday or online classes. They are a quick and easy way to upgrade your skills and learn new things!
Maintaining and Upgrading Your CMS Website
Maurice Green
So you learned all about Drupal or Wordpress and built a CMS-based website. You filled it with content and pictures and sat back to admire it. Now comes the grimey, gritty job of maintaining that site. Maury will demonstrate some of the best-practice procedures necessary to insure that your website is up-to-date and secure.
Alternative Free Web Builder CMS Tools
Maurice Green
Over the past few years we have concentrated our efforts on Drupal, and to a lesser extent, on WordPress as the content management systems (CMS) tools for building your own websites. In this lecture, Maury will delve into several alternative systems which have some special properties that just may be what you need for your next website. These will include Joomla, XOOPS, Website Baker, Concrete 5 and ZenCart.
Building a Community Website with BuddyPress, Part 3
Maurice Green
Using the BuddyPress module with WordPress. BuddyPress adds a powerful tool for building community websites for multiple bloggers and social networking. We have further extended the site with discussion forums and photo galleries. Maury will conclude his demonstration of a community website with both a public and private members-only section.
Building a Community Website with BuddyPress
Maurice Green
Seems like last month we got sidetracked talking about other topics, so this month we will finish our discussion on social networking with WordPress. BuddyPress adds a powerful tool for building community websites for multiple bloggers and social networking to a WordPress website. Maury will continue his demonstration of a community website with both a public and private members-only section.
You are invited on April 25th, 2012 (Wednesday, 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM). We meet to discuss Migration.
