Drupal For Dummies
Drop in and check out Drupal, the free, flexible framework for building and managing Web sitesEven if you've never built a Web site and the only thing you've programmed is your DVR, you really can set up a site with Drupal. This book shows you how to find and install the right version of Drupal, how to plan your site, and how to manage it. You can even beef it up with data from other sites, a storefront, an image gallery, and much more!Start here — find the free software and get simple solutions on things like setting up a database and installing Drupal on a Web hostWho's in charge — manage an administrator account, establish rules, and control site usersWhat's on your site — create, manage, and edit your content, and decide whether to allow commentsWhere's your region? — work with themes and regions and manage menusOpen forum — create a site with a blog and forum and set up appropriate securityStay current — keep Drupal up to date, monitor activity on your site, and locate new modules and themes to useCover your bases — maintain your database, back it up, and know how to restore itMove up — see how Drupal can build a robust site that interacts with other sites and how to set up an online storeOpen the book and find:What Drupal is and what it's notTools you need to install DrupalHow to decide on rules and settings for your siteTips for telling your story quicklyAdvice on choosing, changing, and configuring themesAll about modulesHow to use reportsSecrets of good site security