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Chapter 1: Introduction to DotNetNuke and Resources
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Source Package
The source package of DotNetNuke contains all source code for the DotNetNuke framework in a fashion
that can be modified right out of the box. The downloaded ZIP file contains two folders:
that can be modified right out of the box. The downloaded ZIP file contains two folders:
Web site
and
library
. The
Web site
portion is the same as that provided with the Install version. The
library
section provides all additional source code used to create the compiled
DotNetNuke.*.dll
files that are
included in installation and upgrade versions.
Recommended Uses
The use of this package of DotNetNuke is recommended only for individuals who are interested in
customizing the DotNetNuke core. Note here that modifications to the DotNetNuke core will remove an
installation from the upgrade path, and all changes must be managed on a case - by - case basis during
upgrade.
customizing the DotNetNuke core. Note here that modifications to the DotNetNuke core will remove an
installation from the upgrade path, and all changes must be managed on a case - by - case basis during
upgrade.
In my experience, I have found that it is much easier to find other ways around a
core modification that enable my sites to stay on the standard upgrade path.
core modification that enable my sites to stay on the standard upgrade path.
Benefits
Regardless of customizations to the core framework, this version will provide you with all source code
for the DotNetNuke framework. Many organizations view this as a great benefit, as you have all source
code available for review and/or modification, should business needs arise that require the code to be
available.
for the DotNetNuke framework. Many organizations view this as a great benefit, as you have all source
code available for review and/or modification, should business needs arise that require the code to be
available.
Install Package
The Install package of DotNetNuke is exactly that: the minimal collection of files needed to run the
DotNetNuke framework, including all core DotNetNuke modules (not all are installed by default), and
compiled library assemblies. This package is used in Chapter 2 to create the development environment
used throughout the remainder of the book.
DotNetNuke framework, including all core DotNetNuke modules (not all are installed by default), and
compiled library assemblies. This package is used in Chapter 2 to create the development environment
used throughout the remainder of the book.
Recommended Uses
This package of DotNetNuke is recommended for all production installations and all development
environments that will not require modifications to the core DotNetNuke framework. Some individuals
additionally use this version for upgrade purposes to ensure that core modules are upgraded at the same
time as the core.
environments that will not require modifications to the core DotNetNuke framework. Some individuals
additionally use this version for upgrade purposes to ensure that core modules are upgraded at the same
time as the core.
Benefits
Using this package has a number of benefits, but one of the best is that it is simply a less cluttered
download. Because you only get the core files needed to install and use DotNetNuke, you are not
bothered by other files that you will not modify.
download. Because you only get the core files needed to install and use DotNetNuke, you are not
bothered by other files that you will not modify.
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