Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Last Post 09/25/2012 8:16 AM by Dennis Quiroga. 6 Replies.
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Dennis Quiroga
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09/18/2012 3:15 PM
    Has anyone written or know of some examples of Standard Operating Procedures for using DNN for web content procedures?

    Or if they have some web or Software example they can share. I have been searching and haven't found many.

    Thank,
    DQ

    Joseph Craig
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    09/18/2012 3:38 PM
    I'm not quite sure what you want. Could you explain a bit more?

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    Dennis Quiroga
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    09/18/2012 3:59 PM
    Basically a SOP is written steps detailing steps for uers or customers logging in, updating content, uploading in DNN.. It really helps to document a process.. i.e. - new employees learn what they need to do because the steps are documented.. Also, it's a reference written which would be related to the specific system they work.. The DNN maual are great but they don't relate to differnet systems out there..
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    09/18/2012 10:17 PM
    I understand that. What I need to know is how you and your organization need to operate your website. That will have a great bearing on what is "standard" for your organization.

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    09/24/2012 4:28 PM
    They are running the website through server in another area associated with our site. So I'm assuming the best way to write a standard (SOP) is how it is going to be operated?


    Joseph Craig
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    09/24/2012 10:12 PM
    OK.

    Start with basic maintenance procedures:

    - Backups of both the database and web directory
    - Maintenance of the database
    - Site monitoring for proper operation

    Upgrades:

    - How often to upgrade
    - How to do the upgrade: offline or live

    Site development and content management:

    - Will you have a dev site?
    - How to keep the dev site in sync with the live site
    - How to create new content, test it, and deploy it to the live site
    - Who will be responsible for various activities -- security roles, permissions, etc.
    - Will you use workflow? How to manage it

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    Personal roles and responsibilities are often the biggest thing, so define those carefully.

    Make your SOP a living document, review it, update it and USE it. Make sure that someone is in charge of the SOP.

    Joe Craig, Patapsco Research Group
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    Dennis Quiroga
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    09/25/2012 8:16 AM
    I appreciate the guidance.


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