DotNetNuke (DNN) CMS

DotNetNuke

DNN is one of the best open-source content management systems. That is uses Microsoft .NET and the Microsoft SQL Server database management system. DNN is a program that runs on Microsoft ASP.NET Core. It is also a framework.

Key Point:

· DNN use .net core, support multiple programining languages like VB, C#, HTML, CSS.

· A large no. of Plugins and themes, Allow each page to add modules.

· Allow creating any no. of pages for websites.

· Handling large-scale websites, scalability options such as multi-site management, load balancing.

· DNN CMS is its modular architecture. It allows developers to extend the functionality of the platform by creating custom modules.

Core Features:

· Content Management: DNN provides a user-friendly interface for creating, editing, and publishing web content. Editors can manage various content types like text, images, videos, and documents.

· Drag-and-Drop Editing: Many DNN modules support drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to easily arrange content modules on a page without needing to write code.

· User Management: DNN offers user management features to create different user accounts with varying permission levels. This allows you to control who can access and edit different parts of your website.

· Custom Module Development: DNN's open-source nature allows for the development of custom modules to cater to specific needs. This makes DNN adaptable to various website requirements.

· Mobile-friendly: Many DNN themes and modules are designed to be responsive and mobile-friendly.

Installation Steps:

1. Installation: Download DNN Installation Package in DNN official website.

2.  Create Website Directory: On your web server, create a new directory for your DNN website. The specific location may vary depending on your server configuration. A common location on IIS is c:\inetpub\wwwroot\YourWebsiteName.

3.  Copy DNN Files: Copy all the extracted files from the DNN installation package into the website directory you created on the web server.

4. Set Up Database:

· Launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your database server.

·  Create a new database for your DNN website.

5. Configure IIS Application Pool:

· Open the IIS Manager on your Windows server.   

· Locate the website or application you created for DNN.

· Go to "Advanced Settings" for the application pool.

· Under "Application Pool Identity," set it to a user account with read/write permissions to the website directory (websiteName) on the server. This user account should be different from the database login you created.

6. Run the DNN:

· Open a web browser and navigate to the URL of your DNN website.

· You should be automatically redirected to the DNN Installation Wizard.

· Fill installation details.