DotNetNuke Videos

How to Install DotNetNuke to Windows 7. Step by step videos, we cover which software programmes to install, how to configure the software and set it up for DNN. How to install DotNetNuke, plus we also provide troubleshooting and two methods for installing DotNetNuke.

The videos contain:

• Video 1 - Introduction, Configuring Windows 7
• Video 2 - How to install SQL Server 2008 Express
• Video 3 - Configuring IIS and the DotNetNuke files
• Video 4 - How to Install DotNetNuke
• Video 5 - Troubleshooting and How to Install DotNetNuke by Manually Creating a Database

Total Time Length: 51min 34secs

In this free video tutorial we provide a quick start guide to using DotNetNuke 5.

This tutorial will help you get started using DotNetNuke without getting into all of the finer details, once you've got to grips with this tutorial you can then explore the other video tutorials on DNN Creative Magazine and those tutorials will help you to get the most from your DotNetNuke portal.

The videos contain:

• Video 1 - Introduction, Configuring and Securing Admin and Host User Accounts
• Video 2 - Introduction to Admin Functions, How to Add a Module to the Page
• Video 3 - How to Add a Text / HTML Module to the Page
• Video 4 - How to Install and Configure the Links Module
• Video 5 - How to Use Containers and Skins in DotNetNuke
• Video 6 - Logo, How to Create Pages and Move Modules

Total Time Length: 59min 15secs

In this Free tutorial we demonstrate how to install the DotNetNuke Core Module Extensions in DotNetNuke 5.

If you have used previous versions of DotNetNuke and you are wondering where the core modules have moved to, or if you are a beginner to DotNetNuke and would like to install the additional free core modules that come as default with DotNetNuke, this tutorial will provide all of the information you need.

Video 1 - How to install DotNetNuke Core Modules in DNN 5

• Demonstration of core modules location in previous versions of DotNetNuke
• DotNetNuke 5 extensions
• How to install available extensions
• How to install multiple DotNetNuke core modules at the same time

Time Length: 2min 46secs

In this free tutorial we demonstrate how to install a standard module to DotNetNuke 5.

There are many modules available to extend the functionality of your DotNetNuke website, some of the modules require you to purchase them from websites, such as snowcovered.com and there are also many free modules available as well.

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to install a module using the Install Extensions method and also how to auto install a module using FTP.

The video contains:

• Video 1 - How to Install a Module in DotNetNuke 5

Time Length: 11min 16secs

In this free video tutorial we demonstrate how to install skins and containers in DotNetNuke 5.

If you have used an earlier DotNetNuke version, the installation has changed slightly, or if you are a beginner to DotNetNuke this should help you get up to speed quickly.

The videos contain:

• Video 1 - How to Install a Skin in DotNetNuke 5
• Video 2 - How to Test a Skin, How to Auto Install a Skin

Total Time Length: 18min 14secs

This tutorial demonstrates how to upgrade DotNetNuke using the auto merge method. This method is available when upgrading DotNetNuke versions 4.6.2 and above.

We demonstrate the steps that are recommended for upgrading live DotNetNuke websites and in this example we upgrade DotNetNuke v4.6.2 to v4.9.1 and then v4.9.1 to v5.

The videos contain:

• Video 1 - Introduction, Checks, Backup, Auto Upgrade
• Video 2 - How to Take The Live Site Offline, Upgrading, Checks
• Video 3 - How to Upgrade the Core Modules, How to Upgrade to V5+

Total Time Length: 29min 53secs

This tutorial demonstrates how to upgrade DotNetNuke using the manual method. The Manual method has to be used when upgrading any DotNetNuke versions below 4.6.2.

In this tutorial we upgrade a live website from DotNetNuke v4.4.1 to v4.6.2.

The videos contain:

• Video 1 - Introduction, Download, Backup
• Video 2 - How to Merge the Data
• Video 3 - How to Initiate the DotNetNuke Upgrade and Upgrade the Core Modules

Total Time Length: 30min 18secs

This tutorial outlines the functions in the FCK Editor Toolbar.

The tutorial shows how each of the FCK Editor Toolbar functions work, ranging from basic text editing, such as copy and paste techniques, through to creating various types of links such as anchor links. All options in the toolbar are demonstrated including the advanced functions for each button. This tutorial also comes with a PDF document which outlines all of the keyboard shortcuts used within the FCK editor.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 - Introduction, FCK Editor Basics, Toolbar buttons
• Video 2 - Copy and Paste Functions, Removing Formatting
• Video 3 - Text Formatting, Lists, Indents Text Alignment, Links
• Video 4 - Working with Links
• Video 5 - Working with Links and Images
• Video 6 - Working with Images, Flash and Tables
• Video 7 - Working with Tables, Insert, Formatting Text

Total Time Length: 54mins

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke v4.8.1 to Windows Vista. You can install DotNetNuke to Vista home premium, business, and ultimate editions.

We walk you through how to configure and install the required programmes for installing DotNetNuke using a fresh installation of Windows Vista Ultimate, once we have setup the required programmes we then demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke to Vista Ultimate.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 - Introduction, configuring Vista, installing IIS and downloading SQL Server
• Video 2 - Installing SQL Server Express
• Video 3 - Configuring IIS
• Video 4 - Installing DotNetNuke and initial configuration

Total Time Length: 33mins

(SQL server 2005 to SQL server 2005 express)

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to backup a live hosted DotNetNuke website and install it on a localhost computer.

This enables you to test elements such as new modules and new skins before installing them on your live website and allows you to keep a backup copy of your website on your own personal computer.

This is an important technique to learn as it can prevent installation issues occurring with the live website. For instance, when upgrading DotNetNuke you can download the live site to a localhost computer and run the upgrade process on the localhost installation to check that no errors occur before applying it to the live website.

In this tutorial we demonstrate transferring a live website from a SQL server 2005 database to a localhost installation using SQL server 2005 express