What is Drupal?
- Is a Content Management System
- Built on open source application Framework
- Has a large community (worldwide)
- Has Modules (like apps) can be built and shared to achieve functionalities
- Sites can be built based on templates
- Allows individuals (with access) to easily publish, manage and organize a wide variety of contents
Why Drupal?
- Save Time - Quickly add content to and edit your website
- Save Money – Free software. No need to hire an expensive web designer, make the changes yourself.
- Easy to use – Non-technical users can update content. Once setup, Drupal requires no advanced technical skills
- Take control of your site
Drupal at SF State Highlights
- SF State template
- No hosting fee for you
- Imported existing content from old site (that are on SF State template)
- Publishing workflow
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Functionality like
- Forums
- Blogs
- Webforms
- SF State global login (Single sign-on)