Professional DotNetNuke 4: Open Source Web Application Framework for ASP.NET 2.0 (Programmer to Programmer)

Summary

Installation for DotNetNuke comes in a variety of packages. Each package is targeted at a particular version of DotNetNuke (either v3.x or v4.x) and comes in a variety of flavors, as follows:

• Install package: Contains only the files necessary to run your portal. This package is recommended for non-developers.

• Source package: Contains all of the source code for DotNetNuke, allowing developers to modify and recompile their application.

• Starter Kit: Provides an additional project type for developers using Visual Web Developer Express or Visual Studio 2005. It enables them to easily create new DotNetNuke applications at the click of a button (v4.x only).

This chapter guided you through all of the necessary installation steps, including running an automated installer that provides guidance through the installation process.