2016
Lynda
Tom Geller
2:16
English
Drupal 8 Essentials is designed to help anyone create a simple website using Drupal, the free web design software that powers personal blogs as well as the sites of some of the world's largest corporations.
This 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.
Introduction
Welcome
How to use the Drupal exercise files
Prepare for the course
1. Understanding Drupal
Learn what Drupal can do
Compare Drupal to similar systems
Understand key Drupal terms
Get help with Drupal issues
2. Installing Drupal
Understand the installation process
Install Acquia Dev Desktop on Mac
Install Acquia Dev Desktop on Windows
Install Drupal's database on *nix
Install Drupal's files on *nix
Run the installer for Dev Desktop sites
Run the installer for web hosts
Troubleshoot web host installations
Designate trusted hosts
Install Drupal modules and themes
3. Navigating Drupal
Tour Drupal's interface
Create basic content
Delegate administration tasks
Investigate Drupal's inner workings
4. Establishing Your Site
Establish your site's identity and look
Configure basic security settings
Give visitors a way to contact you
5. Adding Content
Add graphics, text styling, and metadata
Manage content
Limit content in newsfeeds and teasers
Add sidebar content
6. Launching Your Site
Move Drupal files to a server
Move Drupal databases to a server
Connect Drupal's files and database
Keep Drupal up to date
Back up and restore your site
Conclusion
Next steps
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