1. COWG Web Site for Web Authors April, 2008 Karl Schultz, Lt Col, CAP COWG Webmaster

2. Course Objectives Assist Unit Web Authors and prospective Unit Web Authors with preparing unit web sites Assist Unit Web Authors and prospective Unit Web Authors with preparing unit web sites Learn DNN (Dot Net Nuke) basics and web site architecture Learn DNN (Dot Net Nuke) basics and web site architecture Learn about web site permissions and visibility Learn about web site permissions and visibility Learn how to handle files, documents and photos Learn how to handle files, documents and photos Answer any questions Answer any questions

3. Reasons for “Unified” Wing Web Site All COWG units on same web site / server All COWG units on same web site / server Consistent look and feel (good for users) Consistent look and feel (good for users) Web site services easy to provide to units Web site services easy to provide to units Work done for the Wing can benefit all units Work done for the Wing can benefit all units Additional safety and security Additional safety and security Easier to share data around the wing Easier to share data around the wing

4. DNN Selection Dot Net Nuke (DNN) selected for implementation Dot Net Nuke (DNN) selected for implementation Popular “Web 2.0” technology Popular “Web 2.0” technology “Live” editing, instead of “FrontPage” uploading “Live” editing, instead of “FrontPage” uploading Allows multiple authors Allows multiple authors Does away with single editor / webmaster Does away with single editor / webmaster Strong user community / many resources Strong user community / many resources Use Google to search for DNN Use Google to search for DNN

5. Cast of Characters Website hosted by Capt Rob Duncan Website hosted by Capt Rob Duncan “Joel” helps as Rob’s employee “Joel” helps as Rob’s employee COWG Webmaster (Admin level) is Lt Col Karl Schultz COWG Webmaster (Admin level) is Lt Col Karl Schultz Capt Steve Hamilton assists Capt Steve Hamilton assists Various other Admin level backups Various other Admin level backups Col Phelka, SMSgt Smith Col Phelka, SMSgt Smith Units have “Authors”, one is unit Webmaster Units have “Authors”, one is unit Webmaster Use Chain of Command – Unit Webmaster and then Wing Webmaster. Avoid contacting Rob Duncan. Use Chain of Command – Unit Webmaster and then Wing Webmaster. Avoid contacting Rob Duncan.

6. Your Web Site Objectives Does your unit really need a web site? Does your unit really need a web site? Depends on unit / member needs Depends on unit / member needs Can be simple “basic contact info only” Can be simple “basic contact info only” Set and forget Set and forget Can be very involved Can be very involved E.g., Post cadet uniform of the day, alert staff E.g., Post cadet uniform of the day, alert staff Updated frequently Updated frequently DNN / COWG web site supports both DNN / COWG web site supports both

7. DNN Structure Entire COWG site is installed in a single DNN “portal” Entire COWG site is installed in a single DNN “portal” Basic building block is called a “Page” Basic building block is called a “Page” Pages can be arranged in an upside-down tree structure Pages can be arranged in an upside-down tree structure Reflects organizational structure Reflects organizational structure

8. DNN Pages Map COWG Structure HOME Wing Pages Group 1 Unit Group 2 Unit Group 3 Unit Group 4 Unit Wing Staff / Services

9. Site Navigation Panel Appears on every page Principal means of navigating site Contents change based on login status and Security Role (more on that later) Icons used to distinguish between Public and Private areas

10. DNN Modules

11. Building blocks of the website Building blocks of the website Arranged in “classic” 3-column with header and footer format on a page Arranged in “classic” 3-column with header and footer format on a page Large selection of modules to choose from Large selection of modules to choose from DNN System Programmers can create or modify modules for custom use DNN System Programmers can create or modify modules for custom use Hope to work on one for a “real” roster Hope to work on one for a “real” roster Can be simple or encapsulate a lot of function Can be simple or encapsulate a lot of function

12. Security Roles Security Roles are nothing more but lists of users. Security Roles are nothing more but lists of users. Used to control View and Edit permission to both Pages and Modules Used to control View and Edit permission to both Pages and Modules Every Page and Module contains Every Page and Module contains A list of Security Roles that can View the Page or Module A list of Security Roles that can View the Page or Module A list of Security Roles that can Edit the Page or Module A list of Security Roles that can Edit the Page or Module

13. Most Important Security Roles “Global Roles” “Global Roles” Used to control public/private access Used to control public/private access All Users All Users Registered Users (CAP members logged in) Registered Users (CAP members logged in) Unauthenticated Users (not logged in) Unauthenticated Users (not logged in) Authors Authors Used to control who can edit portions of the site Used to control who can edit portions of the site Unit Pages Unit Pages Each unit has an Author Security Role Each unit has an Author Security Role Units need to pick people for the Role Units need to pick people for the Role Wing Staff areas Wing Staff areas

14. Author Role Viewing a page you can edit

15. Adding a Module 1. Select a module from the Module drop down list 2. Add a Title 3. Adjust Locations as desired 4. Click Add 5. Click on down arrow of new module to edit Settings

16. Module Settings Make SURE that you give yourself Edit permission! Make SURE that you give yourself Edit permission! Note use of filter. Note use of filter. Make any other changes you like. Make any other changes you like.

17. Files and Documents DNN has a File Manager DNN has a File Manager Similar to Windows – Folders, etc Similar to Windows – Folders, etc File Manager accessible only to Admins File Manager accessible only to Admins Folder access controlled with Security Roles Folder access controlled with Security Roles Use the Documents Module to point to files Use the Documents Module to point to files Can point to existing files (that you do not own) Can point to existing files (that you do not own) Can upload and point to your own files Can upload and point to your own files In order to have your own files, need a writable folder In order to have your own files, need a writable folder Contact Webmaster if you need a folder Contact Webmaster if you need a folder

18. Documents Module Create a Documents Module in the usual way Create a Documents Module in the usual way You can adjust which columns are visible You can adjust which columns are visible Click “Add New Document” to add files to the module Click “Add New Document” to add files to the module

19. Add an Existing File 1. Enter a Title (required). 2. Locate Folder with the File Location drop-down menu. 3. Locate file in the File Name drop down. 4. Click Update at bottom.

20. Add a New File 1. Fill in Title (required). 2. Set File Location to folder for which you have write access. 3. Note that the link “Upload New File” appears. 4. Click on that link. 5. alertinfo.pdf is an existing file.

21. Selecting a File 1. Note that Browse button appears. 2. Use it to select the file from your computer that you want to upload. 3. Can use “Select An Existing File” link to go back to linking existing file.

23. Uploading a File 1. After picking a file from the File Selector, the File Name is filled in with the path of the selected file. 2. Click on “Upload Selected File”. 3. Yes, you are clicking it a second time!