DNN Creative Magazine for DotNetNuke

How to Build a Website with DotNetNuke (6 Videos)

andyadmin — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

How to build a feature rich website using DotNetNuke with a selection of core DNN modules. We cover installing and configuring the HTML, Links, Forum, Blog, FAQs, Documents, Feedback, and Form and List modules.

The videos contain:

Part 1 - Setting up the Site and Creating the First Page
Part 2 - Creating a ‘Contact Us’ and a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Page
Part 3 - How to use the ‘Documents’ Module and Menu Management
Part 4 - Creating the 'Executive Blog' Page and Using the Blog Module
Part 5 - Creating the 'Community Forums' Page using the Forum Module
Part 6 - Creating the 'Request a Quote' Page using the Form and List Module

Total time length: 55 min 27 secs

How to Build a Website with DotNetNuke - Video 4

andyadmin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Video 4 - Creating the 'Executive Blog' Page and Using the Blog Module

Creating the ‘Executive Blog’ Page
Installing the Blog module
Configuring the Blog module
Writing a sample blog

Time Length: 8min 36secs

How to Build a Website with DotNetNuke - Video 2 & 3

andyadmin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT

How to install core modules in DotNetNuke
How to install the Feedback Module for the Contact Us page
Configuring the Feedback Module
How to create a 'Frequently Asked Questions' Page
Installing the FAQs Module
How to add questions and answers to the FAQs module
How to improve the look of the FAQs module

Time Length: 9min 04secs

Video 3 - How to use the ‘Documents’ Module and Menu Management

Creating a Documents Page
Installing the Documents Module
Using the Documents Module
Creating the 'Resources' Page
Configuring the 'Frequently Asked Questions' Page as a Child Page using the Ribbon Bar
Configuring the 'Documents' Page as a Child Page using Page Settings
How to configure the 'Resources' Page to redirect to the 'Frequently Asked Questions' Page.

Time Length: 9min 59secs

How to Build a Website with DotNetNuke - Video 1

andyadmin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Logging in for the first time
How to change the Admin User name and password
Changing the Host User's credentials
Configuring the website to send email
How to give your website a name
How to change the website logo
Choosing your user registration mode
Creating the 'About Us' Page
Configuring a page to be visible to all users

Time Length: 9min 37secs

How to Install DotNetNuke to Windows 7 - 5 Videos

creativehost — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:30:00 GMT

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

DotNetNuke 5 Quick Start Guide - 6 Free Videos

creativehost — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:45:00 GMT

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

How to Install a Core Module in DotNetNuke 5 - Free Video

creativehost — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:42:00 GMT

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

How to Install a Module in DotNetNuke 5 - Free Video

creativehost — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:34:00 GMT

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

How to Install a Skin in DotNetNuke 5 - 2 Free Videos

creativehost — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:25:00 GMT

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

How to Upgrade DotNetNuke (Auto Merge Method) - 3 Videos

Richard Wootton — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:20:00 GMT

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

How to Upgrade DotNetNuke (Manual Method) - 3 Videos

Richard Wootton — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:15:00 GMT

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

FCK Editor Toolbar Functions - 7 Videos

Richard Wootton — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:56:00 GMT

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

How to install DotNetNuke to Vista - 4 Videos

Richard Wootton — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:34:00 GMT

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

How to backup a live hosted DotNetNuke website and restore it to a localhost installation - 4 Videos

creativehost — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:55:00 GMT

(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

How to transfer a localhost DotNetNuke installation to a live website - 4 Videos

creativehost — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:49:00 GMT

(SQL server 2005 express to SQL server 2005)

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to transfer a localhost DotNetNuke installation to a live hosted website.

This covers how to transfer a localhost site which uses an SQL Server 2005 Express database to a hosting provider which uses an SQL Server 2005 database.

This method is much more reliable than the portal template and site wizard method for transferring data from a localhost installation to a live website as it does not suffer the same problems as the portal template method.

For example, this method transfers all data and modules, all registered users and security roles etc, the tab ids remain the same and it can easily transfer the data from a large site. The portal template method has problems with each of those elements.

How to install DotNetNuke 4.5 to Windows XP Professional (Using IIS) - 3 Videos

creativehost — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:19:00 GMT

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke v4.5.1 to Windows XP Professional.

We walk you through how to configure and install the required programmes for installing DotNetNuke using a fresh installation of Windows XP Professional. Once we configure the programmes we demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke.

How to install DotNetNuke 4.5 to Windows XP Home (Using VWD) - 2 Videos

creativehost — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:14:00 GMT

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke v4.5.1 to Windows XP Home Edition using Visual Web Developer Express.

We walk you through how to configure and install the required programmes for installing DotNetNuke using a fresh installation of Windows XP Home. Once we have setup and configured the required programmes we demonstrate how to install DotNetNuke.

How to install DotNetNuke v4.5 Source Code to Windows XP Professional - 2 Videos

creativehost — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:10:00 GMT

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to install the DotNetNuke v4.5.1 source code using Windows XP Professional. Installing the source code version of DotNetNuke allows you to make changes to the core code of DotNetNuke.

For this tutorial you will need to install:

Internet Information Services (IIS)
ASP.NET 2.0 Framework
SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server Express 2005
Visual Studio 2005
Windows Updates

Note: The source code version of DotNetNuke will not work with Visual Web Developer Express 2005

How to Upgrade DotNetNuke v3.x to v4.4.1

creativehost — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:37:00 GMT

This article outlines the steps taken to upgrade DNN Creative Magazine from v3.2.2 to v4.4.1. The upgrade process for DNN Creative Magazine was slightly more complicated than a standard upgrade because we were upgrading from a large corrupted version of v3.x to the latest 4.4.x.

We demonstrate the techniques for testing, upgrading modules and ensuring a successful DNN upgrade. Essential Reading.

How to Upgrade DotNetNuke v3.x to v4.4.1

DotNetNuke Quick Start Guide - 3 Video Tutorials

creativehost — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Version 2 released May 2006
Version 1 created August 2005

These free video tutorials are for beginners to DotNetNuke. They give you a quick overview of DNN with just enough information to get you going, without becoming lost in the full details.

These videos provides a foundation for getting started with DotNetNuke and will lead onto the other tutorials which provide more detailed explanations.

The DNN Quick Start Guide videos cover:

How to secure your DotNetNuke portal
Changing the passwords of the admin and host accounts
Explanation of the admin edit area, content panes and modules
Deleting modules from the Home Page
Inserting two Text / HTML modules to the page
Using the Text / HTML module to add text and images
Using the links module, adding links to the page
How to preview the DotNetNuke website
Using the image module
Changing the look of a DotNetNuke portal
Using Containers: Removing containers
How to change a container
How to change the skins for a DotNetNuke portal
How to change and upload a new logo
How to add pages
How to add sub menu and sub sub menu items
How to move modules around the page

Total Time Length: 40min 17secs

How to install the FCKEditor - Video Tutorial

creativehost — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This free video tutorial demonstrates how to install the FCKEditor. This editor can be used to replace the FreeTextBox editor that comes as standard with DotNetNuke.

The FCKEditor is a WYSIWYG text editor that allows you to add text and image content to your modules. The main module that you will use with the FCKEditor is the Text/HTML module.

I personally always replace the FreeTextBox editor with the FCKEditor as I find the FCKEditor to be more stable and reliable than the FreeTextBox editor. - Highly Recommended.

How to use Skins and Containers in DotNetNuke® - Video Tutorial

creativehost — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This video tutorial provides a detailed explanation for working with skins and applying skins to your DotNetNuke® portal.

This covers setting skins up at Host, Portal, Page and Module level (containers) and explains how each level interacts with each other.

Time Length: 16 min 9secs
Download Size: 16MB

How to install a skin and container in DotNetNuke® - Video Tutorial

creativehost — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this tutorial we explain how to upload and install a skin to your DotNetNuke® portal.

Video 1 covers:

How to install a skin to the Host Portal section
How to install a skin to the Current Site Portal
Setting permissions for uploading skins

Time Length: 13min 26secs
Download Size: 12.3MB

Video 2 covers:

How to automatically batch install skins and containers to DotNetNuke®

Time Length: 4min 55secs
Download Size: 3.8MB

How to upgrade DotNetNuke® from v3.x to v3.2 on a live website

creativehost — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:59:05 GMT

This free video tutorial demonstrates how to upgrade DotNetNuke® from any version 3.x to the latest DotNetNuke 3.2 version.

The video walks you through the entire process of upgrading your DotNetNuke portal and comes complete with key notes to help you have a successful upgrade.

Time Length: 20:04 min
Download Size: 16.9MB

Installing DotNetNuke 3.2 to a website hosting provider

creativehost — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:39:19 GMT

This free video tutorial demonstrates how to install DotNetNuke® 3.2 to a hosting provider. We demonstrate this using Server Intellect as our hosting provider (In a shared hosting environment).

Video 1 covers:

Configuring your hosting provider server (using Helm Control Panel)
Adding a website domain name
Using a domain alias (Temporary URL) (we use this while waiting for the Nameserver settings to take effect – approx 24 / 48 hours)
How to create a Microsoft SQL Server database
How to create a User and Password to access the SQL Server database
How to set which version of ASP.NET to use (1.1 or 2.0)
Downloading the DotNetNuke® code, extracting the zip
Editing the release.config file and creating the web.config file
Adding the SQL database connection string to the web.config file

Time Length: 15:42
Download size: 11.6MB

Video 2 covers:

Final checks to make to the server settings before uploading the DotNetNuke® files
How to find a free FTP programme
Uploading the DotNetNuke® files via FTP using AceFTP3
How to start the installation process of DotNetNuke® using a temporary URL
24 hours later configuring DotNetNuke® to use the actual URL
How to configure the portal aliases for DotNetNuke®
Final security changes you need to make

Time Length: 14:21
Download size: 10.8MB

How to adjust your Nameserver settings

creativehost — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:24:01 GMT

Once you have bought your own domain name (ie. www.dnncreative.com) and your hosting package, you need to point your domain name from your domain registrar to your hosting providers’ servers in order to access your web page.

It's important that you do this as soon as possible as it can take 24 to 48 hours for the new settings to take effect across the internet.

In this tutorial we have purchased our domain name using 1&1.com and we are going to point the domain to the serverintellect.com servers.

Note: each domain registrar will adjust the nameserver settings in a slightly different way, but the basic principles that are demonstrated here will apply for all domain registrars.

How to install a module to DotNetNuke®

creativehost — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This free video tutorial demonstrates how to install a module to DotNetNuke®.

This installation tutorial is the standard method of installing a module. Some third party modules require special installation procedures, so always ensure you read any additional installation instructions that are included with a module.

The tutorial demonstrates downloading the blog module from the dotnetnuke.com website and how to install it to your DotNetNuke portal.

Working with Images in DotNetNuke®

creativehost — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This free tutorial discusses the various options available when using images within a DotNetNuke® portal.

Beginners HTML guide for DotNetNuke

creativehost — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This free tutorial is a basic overview for working with HTML.

When working with the Text / HTML module in DotNetNuke® it helps to have a basic understanding of HTML.

The Text / HTML module within DotNetNuke® allows you to add text to your website without needing a knowledge of HTML.

To have further control over the layout of the text and images within your website, a basic understanding of how HTML works however will go a long way.

How to Optimize an Image Before Uploading it to Your Website - Video Tutorial

creativehost — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:48:38 GMT

This free video tutorial is a beginner’s guide to preparing images for a web page.

Adding images to a web page makes the page more interesting, visually attractive and appealing to the eye.

If you do not prepare an image correctly before uploading it to your website however, you are likely to lose visitors because the page will take too long to download.

Basic Introduction to Working with Pages in DotNetNuke® - Video Tutorial

creativehost — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:13:41 GMT

This DotNetNuke® Video Tutorial introduces the basics for working with pages and the menu system, covering:

Adding a Page
The Page (Menu) Name
Page Title
Description
Keywords
Parent Page
Permissions

We walk through adding 5 pages as different examples of working with the menu system.

Time length: 8:25 min
Download Size: 6.1MB

DotNetNuke® Quick Start Guide Video

creativehost — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:47:08 GMT

This free video tutorial is for beginners to DotNetNuke®. It gives you a quick overview of DNN with just enough information to get you going, without getting bogged down in the full details.

The DotNetNuke Quick Start Guide video covers:

Securing your website

Adding and moving modules, including the:

Text/HTML module
Links module
Image module

Changing the Skin and Containers of your website

Uploading your logo

Adding pages

An Introduction to the Principles of DotNetNuke®

creativehost — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:40:45 GMT

These are the basic principles covering how a DotNetNuke® website works. Essential reading. It will help you gain a better understanding for operating your website and offers an explanation for the following terms:

Skins & Content
Database Driven Content and Pages
Modules & Content
Containers (Module graphics)