DotNetNuke, CMS for the Masses
By: Hal Hayes

If you want a website that is dynamic, can be configured to enable access to pages and sections based on user roles, and can be modified from within the site itself, then you want a content management system (CMS). When it comes to content management systems, the list of available systems and their features is very long. But if you are looking for an award-winning, open source (i.e. "free") solution that is built on .NET, has a strong product history and user base, has a strong third-party market for add-ons, and is extensible, then DotNetNuke (DNN) is a great solution. Not only is it a great CMS out of the box, but it makes a great application framework.

In this presentation, we will demonstrate and discuss what DNN is, how to install it, use the basic features, management information and users, and extend it when you want to create your own features.

About Hal Hayes - Hal Hayes is the VP of the Capital DotNetNuke User Group (www.capitaldug.org), and founder of the Capital Area .NET User Group (www.caparea.net). Hal is a frequent speaker in the regional area on software development including application performance, SQLCLR, XQuery, and XML. He is a senior software engineer for Progressive Data Systems in Dumfries, Va, and develops applications for USMC and DoD.