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Professional DotNetNuke 4.0: Open Source Web Application Framework for ASP.NET 2.0
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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.
Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet
the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused
and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day.
They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies,
all designed to help programmers do a better job.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Chapter 1: An Inside Look at the Evolution of DotNetNuke.
Chapter 2: Installing DotNetNuke.
Chapter 3: Portal Overview.
Chapter 4: Portal Administration.
Chapter 5: Host Administration.
Chapter 6: Modules.
Chapter 7: DotNetNuke Architecture.
Chapter 8: Core DotNetNuke APIs.
Chapter 9: Member Role.
Chapter 10: Client API.
Chapter 11: Localization.
Chapter 12: Beginning Module Development.
Planning Your Module Project.
Chapter 13: Developing Modules: The Database Layer.
Chapter 14: Developing Modules: The Business Logic Layer.
Chapter 15: Developing Modules: The Presentation Layer.
Chapter 16: Skinning DotNetNuke.
Chapter 17: Distribution.
Appendix A: Resources.
Appendix B: System Message Tokens.
Index.
About the Authors
Shaun Walker, founder and president of Perpetual Motion Interactive Systems
Inc., a solutions company specializing in Microsoft enterprise technologies.
Shaun has 15 years professional experience in architecting and implementing
large scale IT solutions for private and public organizations. Shaun is responsible
for the creation and management of DotNetNuke, an open source content management
system written for the Microsoft ASP.NET platform. Based on his significant
community contributions he was recently recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable
Professional (MVP) in 2004. In addition, he was recently added as a featured
speaker to the MSDN Canada Speakers Bureau which allows him to evangelize DotNetNuke
to User Groups across Canada. Shaun resides in British Columbia, Canada, with
his wife and two children.
Joe Brinkman, formerly the founder and President of TAG Software Inc, is the
Chief Technology Officer for DataSource Inc. (www.datasourceinc.com) a J2EE
development company focused on simplifying and automating development of N-Tier
applications with Java. With more than 22 years of IT experience and a Computer
Science degree from the United States Naval Academy, he brings a broad range
of experience and expertise in a variety of software and hardware architectures.
Having worked with DotNetNuke since February 2003, and being a founding Core
Team member, Joe currently serves as a member of the DotNetNuke Board of Directors,
a Lead Architect, and Security Specialist.
Bruce Hopkins, Microsoft MVP (ASP.NET) holds a BSCIS from DeVry University
and holds certifications as an MCSE and several flavors of Linux. Bruce is currently
the IT Director for Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta GA and has held
a wide variety of positions in technology throughout his career ranging from
programming and web design to network administration and management. Bruce remarks
that this varied experience is crucial to determining the correct tool for the
task at hand. This is shown by the many technologies he uses everyday, including
Windows, Unix, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and many different Linux-based applications
that are an integral part of maintaining the college’s infrastructure.
Bruce makes his home in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife and son.
Scott McCulloch is an Application Developer for the Computer Science Corporation,
Australia. At 26 years of age, Scott holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in Computer
Science, as well as the three major Microsoft Certifications (MCSD, MCDBA, MCSE).
Scott has been part of the DotNetNuke community since the project began (late
December, 2002). Today, his role within the DotNetNuke team is contributing
as an Architect and Core Developer. He currently resides in Wollongong, Australia,
with his fiancé, Lenise.
Scott Willhite is an accomplished business and technology professional turned
family man. Semi-retired from technology as a profession, his days are spent
teaming with his wife Allison as professional Realtors. (www.alkihomes.com)
and supporting a variety of community endeavors. A distinguished technology
pedigree includes a BS in Computer Science and MBA in Information Systems Management
degrees from Baylor University. And a proven track record of achievement includes
service as an architect for Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), vice-president
of Technology for 10x Labs, and Program Director for Safeco’s Office of
the CIO. An ASP.NET moderator and member of DotNetNuke’s Board of Directors,
Scott was recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in 2005
for significant contributions to the community. Ever the “Don Quixote”
type, Scott’s currently tilting at the windmills of open source, brandishing
a Microsoft lance. Among other things, he oversees the Projects initiatives
at DotNetNuke cultivating BSD licensed (unencumbered) practical applications
of Microsoft technology and programming to share with the world. His favorite
mantra is the core values developed with his partners for their former startup
company, 10x Labs: “Speak the truth. Share the wealth. Change the world!”
Scott currently lives in West Seattle, WA with his lovely wife Allison, “crazy
smart” son Kyle, a whiny German Shepherd dog, three neurotic housecats,
and a cast of wonderful friends and neighbors that he wouldn’t trade for
gold!
Chris Paterra is Lead Architect/Project Manager for Trend Core Group of Atlanta,
which produces .NET marketing and communication tools. He also is a contributing
author for DotNetNuke For Dummies. He enjoys writing magazine articles on project
management and speaking at local Atlanta User Groups. A founding Core Team Member,
Chris is currently serving as an Inner Core Team member in addition to being
Project Lead for both the Gallery and the Forum DotNetNuke projects.
Patrick Santry, Microsoft MVP (ASP/ASP.NET) holds a MCSE, MCSA, MCP+SB, i-Net+,
A+, and Certified Internet Webmaster certifications. He has authored and co-authored
several books and magazine articles on Microsoft and Internet technologies.
Patrick is frequent presenter on Web technologies, having presented at several
events including the Exchange 2000 launch, DevDays 2004 in Pittsburgh, PA, and
to area .NET SIGs on DotNetNuke module development. In addition, Patrick owns
and maintains www.WWWCoder.com, a popular site for news, tutorials, and information
for the Web development community. Patrick resides in Girard, PA, with his wife
Karyn, and their four children, Katie, Karleigh, P.J, and Danny.
Dan Caron is a Lead Application Designer & Developer with MassMutual Financial
Group, a Fortune 500 global, diversified financial services organization. With
MassMutual, Dan designs technical solutions for financial web applications using
Microsoft and Java technologies. For more than 10 years, Dan has been designing
and developing applications with various programming technologies including
Microsoft ASP.NET, XML/XSL, SQL, Java and JSP. He has been a major contributor
to the DotNetNuke open-source portal project since the core team was founded
in 2003. Some of Dan’s noteworthy contributions include the exception-handling
framework, event-logging provider, and the scheduler. Dan continues to contribute
his talent to the project as a Lead Architect, Core Developer, and member of
the Board of Directors. Dan lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.
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