Round Tale

Joomla Is one of the most commonly used content management systems available, originating from the CMS pioneer – Mambo. In recent years Joomla has since surpassed it’s predecessor in both popularity and ability. The latest version, Joomla 1.5 is quickly becoming the industry standard for content management systems, with a host of improvements and a simplified installation that is unmatched in the CMS market. The new installation tool and improved user interface has earned this CMS an extensive overview. To find out if the content management system really lives up to the hype, we examined it from start to finished.

Pre-Installation

Before the installation the software examines the user’s current software and hardware configuration and presents a list of possibly problematic issues that may need to be resolved. The RED items on the list are problematic, and will need to be corrected before beginning the installation. An example of a problematic issue would be using a shared host instead of a VPS. To resolve outstanding issues, you may need to contact your hosting provider.

Installation

When beginning the installation, you’ll need to enter a few details. Don’t worry, as each field is thoroughly explained. After you’ve entered your information, you’ll have the option of adding FTP configuration, letting Joomla correct any permission issues automatically. You can also choose to bypass this option and fill in the information manually later. Next, you’ll enter your site name and a few basic details, and then decide whether or not you’d like to install sample data. If you decide not to install sample data, then your website will be completely blank, so it is best to use sample data if you are not very experienced with web design. Installing sample data will let you experiment with a fully populated website. Once you have made this final decision, the installation will be completed momentarily.

Functionality and Appearance

If you chose to install sample data, you’ll notice that the default them provided by Joomla is very visually appealing. The administrative interface is also substantially improved, and is very user-friendly, employing a variety of dropdown menus. Although the software is very easy to use, the amount of features can be a bit overwhelming initially. For this reason, novice users may find it easy to lose content in arbitrary places, or become disassociated with certain areas of the CMS in some instances. Once you’ve gotten used to the plethora of functions, you’ll discover the true functionality of this award winning CMS.

Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of the CMS is a becoming familiar with the vast array of sections and content categories. Figuring out where the article will be published may be slightly difficult initially, but as you become familiar with the process, you’ll notice the design of the software actually maximizes efficiency quite well. One feature you’ll find particularly useful is the new universal installer, which lets you install a zip file form a single central box, rather than having to choose an install type. Previous versions of Joomla required you to select whether the install was a theme, component, module or mambot, so this new feature definitely improves upon the software’s simplicity.

Conclusion

Ultimately, this content management system is definitely a capable solution for any VPS user. On thing you are sure to like about the software is the fact that there is readily available Joomla themes and tutorials online, as there is a very large Joomla community. The vast amount of knowledge and material pertaining to Joomla on the web make it an excellent solution for novice and experienced users alike.

(The Hosting News) – IT Hosting provider The Planet, has officially announced that it will be  participating  in South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, scheduled for March 13-15, 2010, at the Austin Convention Center. The Planet will be at booth 303-305, showcasing its hosting solutions, Partner Plus program and project Sand Castle, which offers free servers to Web developers. The Planet will also be accepting applications on-site for its Microsoft WebsiteSpark program, with a year of free hosting given to a winning applicant.

“SXSW Interactive consistently draws some of the brightest minds in social media and technology spheres to Austin, including emerging startups, Web designers and developers,” said Duke Skarda, The Planet’s vice president of information technology and software development. “For these companies, a reliable platform for hosting their business or applications is critical, and customers tell us they choose The Planet based on the quality of our network, data centers and customer support. We’re looking forward to discussing our hosting capabilities, partner programs, the Sand Castle project and Microsoft WebsiteSpark with show attendees.”

The Planet is title sponsor of a Tumblr (www.tumblr.com) event at SXSW, to be held Saturday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Emo’s Austin. Participating companies include SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/) and Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com/).

The Planet Announces Participation at South by Southwest Interactive

(The Hosting News) – IT Hosting provider The Planet, has officially announced that it will be  participating  in South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, scheduled for March 13-15, 2010, at the Austin Convention Center. The Planet will be at booth 303-305, showcasing its hosting solutions, Partner Plus program and project Sand Castle, which offers free servers to Web developers. The Planet will also be accepting applications on-site for its Microsoft WebsiteSpark program, with a year of free hosting given to a winning applicant.

“SXSW Interactive consistently draws some of the brightest minds in social media and technology spheres to Austin, including emerging startups, Web designers and developers,” said Duke Skarda, The Planet’s vice president of information technology and software development. “For these companies, a reliable platform for hosting their business or applications is critical, and customers tell us they choose The Planet based on the quality of our network, data centers and customer support. We’re looking forward to discussing our hosting capabilities, partner programs, the Sand Castle project and Microsoft WebsiteSpark with show attendees.”

The Planet is title sponsor of a Tumblr (www.tumblr.com) event at SXSW, to be held Saturday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Emo’s Austin. Participating companies include SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/) and Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com/).

The Planet Announces Participation at South by Southwest Interactive

(The Hosting News) – Opus Interactive hired Steve Cronburg as Systems Administrator. An industry veteran with  9 years of experience working with clients across all facets of IT, including hardware, software and network troubleshooting. He is the newest member of a growing Network Operations Center staff that delivers hands-on customer service for Opus Interactive’s hosting clientele.

“We’re excited to have Steve join our team,” said Brady Wilson, CTO of Opus Interactive. “One of our competitive differentiators is our strong, hands-on customer service. He brings a wealth of diverse experience to our team which will help us maintain this advantage as we grow.”

“One of the things that attracted me to Opus Interactive is their plans for growing their business,” said Cronburg. “Being part of a growing organization, and working with the talented team they have is exciting.”

Leading Managed Hosting Provider, Opus Interactive Hires New Systems Administrator

(The Hosting News) – Opus Interactive hired Steve Cronburg as Systems Administrator. An industry veteran with  9 years of experience working with clients across all facets of IT, including hardware, software and network troubleshooting. He is the newest member of a growing Network Operations Center staff that delivers hands-on customer service for Opus Interactive’s hosting clientele.

“We’re excited to have Steve join our team,” said Brady Wilson, CTO of Opus Interactive. “One of our competitive differentiators is our strong, hands-on customer service. He brings a wealth of diverse experience to our team which will help us maintain this advantage as we grow.”

“One of the things that attracted me to Opus Interactive is their plans for growing their business,” said Cronburg. “Being part of a growing organization, and working with the talented team they have is exciting.”

Leading Managed Hosting Provider, Opus Interactive Hires New Systems Administrator

(The Hosting News) – This years’ 2010 New Jersey Technology Council CIO Conference on Cloud Computing will feature Managed Hosting provider Datapipe as a panel speaker. The Conference will be held Friday, February 26th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Following the keynote address by Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra, Datapipe will be part of an expert panel discussing “Transforming IT with Cloud Computing – Where do you start?”.

“For many CIOs the challenge is to take advantage of the efficiencies and economics of cloud computing while maintaining security and compliance,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be part of a conference that gives decision makers the information necessary to implement an enterprise ready cloud platform,” Allen said.

Datapipe recently launched Stratosphere – a high performance, fully managed, private and secure virtualized platform. Representatives from Datapipe will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the day to interact with conference attendees.

Datapipe Sponsors NJTC Conference on Cloud Computing

(The Hosting News) – This years’ 2010 New Jersey Technology Council CIO Conference on Cloud Computing will feature Managed Hosting provider Datapipe as a panel speaker. The Conference will be held Friday, February 26th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Following the keynote address by Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra, Datapipe will be part of an expert panel discussing “Transforming IT with Cloud Computing – Where do you start?”.

“For many CIOs the challenge is to take advantage of the efficiencies and economics of cloud computing while maintaining security and compliance,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be part of a conference that gives decision makers the information necessary to implement an enterprise ready cloud platform,” Allen said.

Datapipe recently launched Stratosphere – a high performance, fully managed, private and secure virtualized platform. Representatives from Datapipe will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the day to interact with conference attendees.

Datapipe Sponsors NJTC Conference on Cloud Computing

(The Hosting News) – This years’ 2010 New Jersey Technology Council CIO Conference on Cloud Computing will feature Managed Hosting provider Datapipe as a panel speaker. The Conference will be held Friday, February 26th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Following the keynote address by Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra, Datapipe will be part of an expert panel discussing “Transforming IT with Cloud Computing – Where do you start?”.

“For many CIOs the challenge is to take advantage of the efficiencies and economics of cloud computing while maintaining security and compliance,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be part of a conference that gives decision makers the information necessary to implement an enterprise ready cloud platform,” Allen said.

Datapipe recently launched Stratosphere – a high performance, fully managed, private and secure virtualized platform. Representatives from Datapipe will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the day to interact with conference attendees.

Datapipe Sponsors NJTC Conference on Cloud Computing

(The Hosting News) – This years’ 2010 New Jersey Technology Council CIO Conference on Cloud Computing will feature Managed Hosting provider Datapipe as a panel speaker. The Conference will be held Friday, February 26th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Following the keynote address by Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra, Datapipe will be part of an expert panel discussing “Transforming IT with Cloud Computing – Where do you start?”.

“For many CIOs the challenge is to take advantage of the efficiencies and economics of cloud computing while maintaining security and compliance,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be part of a conference that gives decision makers the information necessary to implement an enterprise ready cloud platform,” Allen said.

Datapipe recently launched Stratosphere – a high performance, fully managed, private and secure virtualized platform. Representatives from Datapipe will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the day to interact with conference attendees.

Datapipe Sponsors NJTC Conference on Cloud Computing

(The Hosting News) – This years’ 2010 New Jersey Technology Council CIO Conference on Cloud Computing will feature Managed Hosting provider Datapipe as a panel speaker. The Conference will be held Friday, February 26th at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ. Following the keynote address by Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra, Datapipe will be part of an expert panel discussing “Transforming IT with Cloud Computing – Where do you start?”.

“For many CIOs the challenge is to take advantage of the efficiencies and economics of cloud computing while maintaining security and compliance,” said Robb Allen, CEO of Datapipe. “We are pleased to be part of a conference that gives decision makers the information necessary to implement an enterprise ready cloud platform,” Allen said.

Datapipe recently launched Stratosphere – a high performance, fully managed, private and secure virtualized platform. Representatives from Datapipe will be available in the exhibit hall throughout the day to interact with conference attendees.

Datapipe Sponsors NJTC Conference on Cloud Computing