Drupal 8 First Look

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

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Overview/Description
Drupal is a user-friendly Content Management System or CMS that automates or eases the most common web site development requirements. In this course, you will learn the basic installation process, how to add and manage content, and the roles and permissions for users.

Target Audience
Anyone new to Drupal or installing Drupal for the first time

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.8

Lesson Objectives

Drupal 8 First Look

start the course

describe what Drupal is and where it is best suited to be used

describe the system requirements for installing Drupal

recall some important details regarding the differences between Drupal content and normal web page content

create a local development environment with Vagrant Drupal Distribution

install Drupal in a local development environment

describe different Drupal content types

create a taxonomy

use a taxonomy

manage content types

modify the menus

describe what the core modules are

describe how to use fields

create content

edit content

create a custom content type

configure custom content types

change site information

describe what blocks are

describe what views are

create custom views

edit a view

edit a block

configure block layout on the page

configure image settings

create a Really Simple Syndication or RSS feed

make modifications to a sidebar

describe the relationship between roles and users

create a new user role

create a new user

configure permissions for a user

perform basic tasks with Drupal

Course Number:
wd_drup_a01_it_enus

Expertise Level
Beginner