- [Voiceover] Few websites in the world…are simple set it and forget it affairs.…There's always tweaking to be done…whether it's to the content or the design…or the configuration.…And then you'll occasionally have to…update Drupal's software to keep it secure.…In this video, I'll give you an overview…of the sorts of tasks you should plan for…whether you're working in a team…or doing everything yourself.…It helps if you break tasks down…into categories based on skill sets.…Here's one such break down that describes five jobs…and points to the parts of Drupal…that each person needs to know best.…
First is the Site builder;…the person who actually creates the site.…They're going to want to know,…first of all, how to extend it.…This is where you go to add modules.…They'll also need to know structure.…This is where you would go to add blocks and content types…and contact forms and other things…that go into building the site.…Finally, this person should have access to at least…some of the things on the configuration menu.…
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3/15/2016This course is the first of the series. No prerequisites are required beyond basic computer skills! These easy-to-follow tutorials show how to install Drupal and other necessary components on a Windows or Mac computer, navigate Drupal's web-based interface, configure the settings of a new Drupal site, create content, and move the site to a server. Every step includes best practices to ensure your website remains streamlined, secure, and up-to-date.
Watch Drupal 8 Essentials 2: Building Out Your Website to find out how to finesse your site with categories, comments, custom styles, and other special features.
- Comparing Drupal to other software
- Getting help with Drupal
- Installing Acquia Dev Desktop on Mac and Windows
- Installing the Drupal database, modules, and themes
- Creating basic content
- Establishing your site's look and feel
- Adjusting security settings
- Adding images and metadata
- Adding a sidebar
- Moving your Drupal website to a server
- Backing up a Drupal site
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome54s
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1. Understanding Drupal
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Learn what Drupal can do5m 44s
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Understand key Drupal terms3m 27s
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Get help with Drupal issues3m 44s
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2. Installing Drupal
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Designate trusted hosts3m 49s
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3. Navigating Drupal
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Tour Drupal's interface4m 53s
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Create basic content5m 2s
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4. Establishing Your Site
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5. Adding Content
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Manage content3m 50s
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Add sidebar content4m 48s
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6. Launching Your Site
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Keep Drupal up to date5m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next steps32s
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