An Introduction to DrupalPresented by: Will Jackson

What is Drupal?Drupal is a PHP based content management

systemDrupal is Open SourceDrupal runs on LAMP based environmentsDrupal is Free to use!

Drupal can be used to build…

Simple Websites (Blogs, Portfolios, etc)Community WebsitesE-commerce Driven WebsitesWeb Applications

Who Uses Drupal?Enterprise GovernmentEducationSmall and Medium Business

Enterprise

Enterprise

Enterprise

Government

Government

Government

Education

Education

Education

Drupal AnatomyDrupal Core (current version 7.x)ModulesTheme LayerInstallation Profiles

Drupal is Great for DevelopersActive CommunityHooks for Custom ModulesCustomizing the Theme Layer

Getting Started with DrupalDrupal.orgLAMP StackPantheon – www.getpantheon.comDrupalize.meGoogle is your friend…

The Drupal CommunityDrupal.orgDrupal User GroupsDrupal CampsDrupal Cons

Thank youCompany: New Valley MediaTwitter:@willjackson00Website:WillJackson.orgDrupal.org: will.j (573680)

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