Drupal 8 Essential Training: 1 The Basics

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Free Online Course: Drupal 8 Essential Training: 1 The Basics provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Drupal 8 Essential Training: 1 The Basics is taught by Tom Geller.

Overview
  • Learn how to create a simple website using Drupal 8, the free web design software that powers personal blogs and multinational corporate websites.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • How to use the Drupal exercise files
    1. Understanding Drupal
    • Learn what Drupal can do
    • Compare Drupal to similar systems
    • Understand key Drupal terms
    • Get help with Drupal issues
    2. Installing Drupal
    • Understand the installation process
    • Install Acquia Dev Desktop on Mac
    • Install Acquia Dev Desktop on Windows
    • Install Drupal's database on *nix
    • Install Drupal's files on *nix
    • Run the installer for Dev Desktop sites
    • Run the installer for web hosts
    • Troubleshoot web host installations
    • Designate trusted hosts
    • Install Drupal modules and themes
    3. Navigating Drupal
    • Tour Drupal's interface
    • Create basic content
    • Delegate administration tasks
    • Investigate Drupal's inner workings
    4. Establishing Your Site
    • Establish your site's identity and look
    • Configure basic security settings
    • Give visitors a way to contact you
    5. Adding Content
    • Add graphics, text styling, and metadata
    • Manage content
    • Limit content in newsfeeds and teasers
    • Add sidebar content
    6. Launching Your Site
    • Move Drupal files to a server
    • Move Drupal databases to a server
    • Connect Drupal's files and database
    • Keep Drupal up to date
    • Back up and restore your site
    Conclusion
    • Next steps