Preface

DotNetNuke is a web application framework built utilizing ASP.NET and allowing for the easy creation of web sites. The system can be used as is or you can leverage the many capabilities of the platform to develop your own custom ASP.NET Web Applications. This book is aimed at people with development knowledge and those who are just interested in learning more about how DotNetNuke works.

Experienced developers of ASP.NET and those who are knowledgeable about DotNetNuke may want to skip Chapters 1–6. These chapters provide an overview of DotNetNuke and its operations. Chapters 7–17 tackle DotNetNuke architecture and development. However, you'll gain valuable insight into how DotNetNuke works by reading the entire book from front to back.

What This Book Covers

This book is split into two primary sections. The first half explores the history of the project, shows how to install DotNetNuke on the server, and explains how to manage and administer a DotNetNuke portal.

The second half of the book examines the DotNetNuke application architecture, how the application works, and how you can extend the portal framework by developing modules that plug into a DotNetNuke portal. Finally, you'll discover the flexible skinning capabilities of DotNetNuke and how you can create your own unique look for your portal.