Training

Content Manager

For: Those frequently adding or modifying web pages, copy and images
Pre-requisite: None
Optimal Student Background: Proficient in Word, worked with a shared drive
Duration: 12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days)

Course Description

This course includes all the required information for end-users to become content contributors/publishers and basic webpage creators/publishers. This is an introductory dotCMS course intended for ALL USERS of dotCMS. This training teaches all the basic dotCMS operations such as creating and managing content (copy, images, video), permissions, versions, creating menu links and virtual links, the user workflow, content contribution, and using containers and templates for webpage creation. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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Content Architect

For: Those implementing dotCMS or making significant changes to dotCMS
Pre-requisite: Content Manager
Optimal Student Background: Basic HTML knowledge, web development skills
Duration: 12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days)

Course Description

This course is intended for dotCMS users who have complete knowledge of all dotCMS basic functions provided by the Content Manager Level I training. This course teaches the creation of containers, structures, relationships, templates, velocity code macros, dynamic pages, groups and roles, as well as the use of other advanced features such as the event calendar and form handler. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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Server Administration

For: Those responsible for dotCMS server admin
Pre-requisite: General server knowledge
Optimal Student Background: Windows or Linux/Unix server administration
Duration: 6 hours (broken up into 2 days)

Course Description

This course is intended for those who will be assigned to the server administration of the dotCMS installation. Server administrators will learn how to configure and implement LDAP user authentication as well as auto-synchronization of LDAP groups with the dotCMS user groups and roles. The course will teach administrators how to implement the dotCMS in a clustered environment, dotCMS maintenance tasks, and how to fine tune dotCMS performance on a server. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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Developer

For: Those who want to build applications on top of dotCMS
Pre-requisite: Content Manager and Content Architect
Optimal Student Background: Java development skills
Duration: 12 hours (broken up into 2 or 3 days)

Course Description

This course is intended for dotCMS users who have complete knowledge of all dotCMS basic and advanced functions provided by the first two dotCMS courses. This course provides a complete description of the dotCMS developmental architecture for current and future development, SVN merge and revision handling, setting up an Eclipse environment, dotCMS infrastructure, portlet development, as well as Velocity and AJAX programming..

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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Permissions 1.9.x

For: Webmasters who are just coming on board with dotCMS or those who are upgrading from a prior dotCMS version and need some help navigating permissions.
Pre-requisite: Content Manager Training
Optimal Student Background: Content Manager Training or an experienced dotCMS user
Duration: 3 hours

Course Description

Complete training on planning role distribution to users, LDAP authentication integration, permission inheritance, best practices for widespread sharing or limited views to all dotCMS objects including forms and dynamic widgets.

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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Reporting

For: Those responsible for reporting on-site usage (visitors)
Pre-requisite: Understanding of SQL and/or basic reporting building
Optimal Student Background: Student Background: Windows or Linux/Unix server administration
Duration: 4 hours

Course Description

Report training shows users how to configure the dotCMS to use JasperSoft's iReport software to create customized reports that can be run through the dotCMS Report Manager Portlet. Report trainees will learn basic iReport features and how to query key dotCMS database tables to design and implement pixel perfect reports on the dotCMS. View the course agenda link below for a complete list of topics covered.

*These sessions are conducted via virtual meeting (WebEx), lead by an instructor and include fully interactive Q&A.

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