Check out the WROX DotNetNuke book co-authored by our own team member Chris Paterra: Professional DotNetNuke 4
This book is a "must have" to understand the advanced architecture that is "DotNetNuke".
About the Book
DotNetNuke is a powerful open source framework that creates and deploys robust modules on the ASP.NET platform. Written by its core team of developers, this book will provide you with the tools and insight you'll need to install, configure, and develop your own stunning Web applications using DotNetNuke 4.
You'll first gain an inside look into the history of this project as well as the basic operations of a DotNetNuke portal. You'll then find detailed information on how the application is architected and how you can extend it by building modules and skins. With this information, you'll be able to complete projects such as commercial Web sites, corporate intranets and extranets, online publishing portals, and custom vertical applications.
What you will learn from this book
- The latest features and functionality of DotNetNuke 4 for ASP.NET 2.0
- The best way to install DotNetNuke on the server
- Proven tips for managing and administering a DotNetNuke portal
- How to dramatically enhance your Web site's user interface using skins
- Techniques for extending the portal framework
- Ways to create a unique look for your portal
Who this book is for
This book is for the nondeveloper or administrator who wants to dive into the exciting DotNetNuke framework. It is also for experienced ASP.NET developers who want to use DotNetNuke to build dynamic ASP.NET sites or create add-ins to DotNetNuke.
A second book co-authored by our own Chris Paterra: DotNetNuke for Dummies
Book Description
Discover the fun and easy way to build and manage websites and portals using DotNetNuke 4.0, the popular, ASP-based open source portal and content delivery tool. This engaging guide covers everything you need to deploy a DotNetNuke web portal, including installing the portal on multiple operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server. You’ll find out about:
- DotNetNuke terms and technologies
- Install DotNetNuke
- Working effectively with pages
- Managing modules
- Role-based security
- Changing the look and feel of your site in minutes
- Working with standard modules
- Free and commercially available modules
- Working With Portals
- Administrator Responsibilities
- Host User Responsibilities
- Community resources for helping you reach your portal deployment goals
You don’t need to be a network administrator, web developer, or graphic artist to leverage the power of DNN. All you need is a little help from DonNetNuke 4.0 For Dummies.
From the Back Cover
Get up to speed on DotNetNuke 4.4 - Get down to business and create a site your customers can use.
Power to the people who aren't programmers! That's what DotNetNuke is all about, and this book gets you plugged in. You'll find out how you can create and manage a flexible, versatile Web site with all the advantages an open-source application offers, use the convenient modules, build a community, and save some cash in the process.
- Install DotNetNuke
- Control access by using roles
- Use modules and skins
- Enable users to add content
- Take advantage of open-source support
- Monitor your site's statistics