Overview and experiences with content management systems
Details
Sean Watson, netCorps, Technology Consultant, will provide a general overview of several of the popular content management systems and will lead a discussion of the pros/cons of each. Participants will:
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Gain an understanding of when a CMS is better than a custom built/custom programmed static website and when it's not.
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Gain an understanding of why a proprietary hosted CMS solution is not usually a good idea.
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Gain an understanding of the issues regarding hosting user-owned CMSs such as Plone and Drupal.
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Gain an understanding of what is involved in choosing an effective system for their specific needs.
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Participate in activities to help you begin identifying specific needs/requirements.
Pizza (sponsored by NTEN & RTPNet) and socializing starting at 6:30, program at 7:00. Donations are welcome but not required.
United Way of the Greater Triangle is now located at 2400 Perimeter Park Drive.
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