I was looking for good website content management software and DNN appeared to be the answer.  I am totally new to DNN, so I downloaded the latest version and watch four videos on how to install DNN 7.  I had a few problems, but finally got it to run.  On the first page of the DNN website, there was a Getting Started video which talked about a DNN installed website call "Awesome Cycles".  Come to find out, that website is no longer created by the install, nor can I find the source anywhere.  So why even have the video listed on the installed webpage?

I than searched the Internet for "Getting started with DNN" and found a list of videos on DNN website.  However, when I tried to run the videos "Basic Dotnetnuke Module Development" and "Basic Dotnetnuke Administration", I got a message that the videos no longer existed.  At this point, I am beginning to wonder if DNN is the correct choice.

Where can one find a reliable source on how to use DNN 7?  I would like to start off with something simple like a rotating Banner, but were does one place the pictures?  I am having doubts that DNN is the right choice even the installed version has a bad "Getting Started" video.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi Don,

Sorry you had a problem accessing this video. Looks like a problem with the link. We'll check out and re-post here when it's fixed. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Hi Don,

Another place you can have a look at is a blog series by Clint Patterson.

The blog includes videos and detailed instruction on how to develop a module for Dnn but it also runs through setting up a Dnn install. The blog series starts here.

The blog you should look at is number 4 'Installing Dnn'

For the usage of Dnn there is also a Manual section on this site found here. The manuals include usage for the site administrator and the install host.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Geoff

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