- [Voiceover] In another video, I showed how to…finish the process of installing Drupal on Dev Desktop.…Installing it on a Linux-based web host…is slightly harder, and it's more prone to failure.…In this video, I'll show you how to get through…the process when everything works as it should.…In another video, I'll show you how to…troubleshoot when things go wrong.…Let's get started.…I've already copied my IP address to go to my website.…From here on out, you'll be guided…through the process, but before you start,…write down the database's name, your username,…and password for that database.…
Let's continue.…Click save and continue after choosing your language.…You then have a choice between standard and minimal.…To be honest, I've never seen anyone…do a minimal install unless they were…a developer and wanted to specifically…avoid certain modules.…For our purposes, we'll go with standard.…Save and continue.…Here's where you enter the database information.…In this course, we've used the database name, Samoca,…the username, Drupal,…
Author
Tom Geller
Released
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
Duration
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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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