What Are The Key Features Of DotNetNuke?

DotNetNuke is available exclusively as a download from DotNetNuke.com.  To perform the download, one must simply register on the site. A verification code is then sent to the email address provided, and used upon the first log-in to the DNN site.  After logging in, the user is able to freely download DotNetNuke.

Once the software is properly downloaded and installed, users can immediately go about managing all aspects of their new Internet or intranet site.  That is because the DotNetNuke application provides all of the key features and tools required to operate and maintain the site, as well as giving the administrator complete control of the content, layout, membership, and security of the site.

Within minutes downloading DotNetNuke, it is conceivable that a person with no programming skill could be piecing together a completely original, dynamic web portal.  They could be creating new pages of content, using pre-built content types (modules) like announcements, discussions, events, FAQs, feedback forms, and images.  They could be creating membership roles, sending bulk emails, and defining secure sections for registered site users only.  They could even be setting up banner advertising, customizing the site’s appearance, and submitting the site to search engines.

Key Features:  Overall Design

Easy to install and to host.  Built on up-to-date Microsoft ASP.NET technology, and runs on various database platforms.  In addition, many hosting companies offer free installation of the DotNetNuke application with their plans.

Fully extensible and scalable.  Suitable for a variety of projects -- from the smallest website to the largest corporate deployment.  Internet or Intranet sites can be developed entirely with built-in DotNetNuke features, or can be augmented through third-party private assembly tools.

Clearly licensed under a BSD-style license.  Software can be completely incorporated, modified, and adapted to personal/business use without having to worry about legalities.

Constantly evolving through real world trial.  Open source nature of  DotNetNuke allows programmers and webmasters to read, redistribute, and modify the source code, essentially evolving the software at a rapid pace.  End-user suggestions result in quick improvements and enhancements to the software.

Simply efficient and manageable.  DotNetNuke can support multiple portals off of one install.  Divides administrative options between host level and individual portal level.  Allows administrators to manage any number of sites, each with their own look and identity, all off of one hosting account.

Priority on security.  Emphasis placed on validation, encryption, “bug” tracking and potential threats.

Fully customizable.  Changes can be made to portals at all levels – from basic stylesheet elements like font type, color, and bullet points, to overall site appearance.  New skins and module containers can be easily applied to the site with no repercussion on content.

Fully localized.  Built-in multi-language localization features allow administrators worldwide to easily use and adapt DotNetNuke software for their own use.

User-friendly interface.  Well-researched interface makes it easy for users to manage all aspects of their projects.  Site wizards, help icons, and an inutuitive user interface allow universal ease-of-operation.

Easy to access community support.  With a dedicated core programming team, over 350,000 registered users, and a growing legion of  third-party DotNetNuke developers, DotNetNuke hosters, and resellers, community support is always close-at-hand.

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