DotNetNuke Videos

In this tutorial we continue the XHTML compliance tutorials from issue 19. Since the tutorials were released, a few additional code changes were discovered through discussions in the forum on DNN Creative, so, this tutorial outlines those additional changes.

In the issue 19 tutorials we used DotNetNuke v4.4, for this tutorial we use v4.5.1 and we outline any differences between the 2 versions.

We also demonstrate how to enable the account login module to become XHTML compliant, this involves editing the core code using Visual Studio 2005. We have created a separate tutorial so that you can learn how to install the DotNetNuke source code using Visual Studio 2005.

DotNetNuke has always caused problems by generating non-compliant XHTML code, so even if your skin is fully XHTML compliant, your DotNetNuke portal will not pass the W3C XHTML validation tests because the core code generates non-compliant code.

In these 3 video tutorials we walk you through the steps needed to enable your DotNetNuke installation to become XHTML compliant. These steps will only work with the latest 4.4.x version of DotNetNuke.
How to create an XHTML Compliant DotNetNuke 4.4

In the latest version of DotNetNuke 4.4 .x, a new function has been introduced which allows you to change the DOC TYPE of a document directly within a skin. This is essential for CSS skins.

The video covers:

• How to switch DOC TYPES in DNN 4.4
• Preparations
• Viewing the current render mode
• How to create a doctype.xml file
• How DotNetNuke uses the doctype.xml file
• Testing the new skin
• Confirming standards compliance mode and quirks mode for the skins installed on the portal

Time Length: 9min
How to select DOC TYPES in DotNetNuke 4.4.x

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to use the DotNetNuke blog module.

We walk you through step by step, all of the various configuration options so that you get a full understanding of how the blog module works. We demonstrate the initial setup of the module, right through to configuring the module for members of staff to make blog posts. We then explore some of the advanced options where we configure the blog module so that usersA and usersB can only view certain blogs.

These 8 video tutorials walk you through step by step how to configure the blog module.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 – Introduction, installation, setting the correct permissions
• Video 2 – Creating a blog, configuring, creating a post
• Video 3 – Creating multiple user blogs, child blogs
• Video 4 – Adding and viewing posts, working with comments
• Video 5 – RSS feeds, syndication
• Video 6 – Blog configuration options
• Video 7 - Applying the blog module configuration options to a real world example - part a
• Video 8 - Applying the blog module configuration options to a real world example - part b

Total time length: 82mins
DotNetNuke Blog Module

As a Host Super User you have a variety of configuration options available, ranging from assigning which modules are available to each portal, through to configuring the site log, disk space, and file types allowed, as well as many other options.

The videos walk you through each of these elements, covering:

• Video 1 – Introduction, Deleting Portals, Module Management
• Video 2 – Configuring Portals

Total Time Length: 15mins

Managing and Configuring Portals as a Host Super User

Portal Templates allow you to export a template of a DotNetNuke portal. A template includes the pages, modules, skins and containers used within the DotNetNuke portal.

Templates can be useful for:

• Transferring data from one DotNetNuke installation to another
• Creating default content for a portal

All of these elements are explained step by step in the video.

DotNetNuke Portal Templates and the Site Wizard

We walk you through the processes required for adding a portal to a live DotNetNuke website. This covers creating a parent portal using a domain and sub-domain name, as well as creating a child portal.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 – Introduction, creating a parent portal
• Video 2 – Administering and configuring the portals
• Video 3 – Creating a sub-domain parent portal and a child portal

Total Time Length: 25mins

How to create DotNetNuke Portals (Parent and Child)

Portal Alias is a very useful function in DotNetNuke. It allows you to point multiple domain names to the same portal. You can take advantage of the Portal Alias function when transferring a live DotNetNuke website to a localhost installation or vice versa, making it easy to test any changes to your website.

Portal Alias can also be used to convert a child portal into a parent portal with a unique domain name.

All of these elements are explained step by step in the video.

DotNetNuke Portal Aliases

Techniques, tips and tricks to help you skinning in DotNetNuke. Layout, Solpart menu, CSS, class, id problems all solved with these easy troubleshooting techniques. Learn and get more from your DotNetNuke skins.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 – Introduction, Edit CSS, troubleshooting
• Video 2 – CSS layouts, images, id and classes and additional tips

Total Time Length: 17mins

Troubleshooting DotNetNuke Skins

Working with vendors, banner advertisements and affiliates in DotNetNuke. Learn how to configure DNN for banners, skyscrapers, text links, Google Adsense and script. Setup Cost Per click and Cost Per Impressions CPM.

These 6 video tutorials walk you through each of these elements step by step, as well as provide advanced techniques.

The videos cover:

• Video 1 – Introduction to Vendors
• Video 2 – Adding banner advertisements
• Video 3 – Editing, Updating, Deleting, Configuring banners
• Video 4 – Skinning and banners, banners module
• Video 5 – Text, skyscraper, Google Adsense, configuration and display options
• Video 6 – Vendors and Affiliates

Total Time Length: 61mins

Working with Vendors, Banners and Affiliates in DotNetNuke