This document provides an introduction to the open source content management system (CMS) Drupal, including an overview of its key concepts like nodes, modules, blocks, and themes. It outlines an agenda to cover installing Drupal, creating content and users, installing modules, setting permissions, and installing themes. The document concludes by listing additional resources for learning Drupal and contact information for the presenter.

1. Introduction to Drupal

2. Agenda
• Introduction
• Installing Drupal
• Creating Content
• Installing modules
• Creating Roles and Users
• Permissions & Security
• Installing a contributed theme

3. A little about Drupal
• Open Source = FREE
• How does Drupal compare to other CMS’?
• Current versions: 5, 6, 7 (8 is currently in development)
• Runs on PHP and MySQL
• Can run on Windows or Linux

4. The lingo
• Node
• Modules
• Blocks
• Themes
• Views

5. Hands-on demonstration

6. Resources
• Level Ten Design:
http://www.leveltendesign.com/tutorial/course/getting-started-drupal-7
• Node One:
http://nodeone.se/learn-drupal
• Mustardseed Media:
http://mustardseedmedia.com/podcast
• Learn by the drop:
http://learnbythedrop.com

7. Contact me
• Web: http://designsdrive.com
• Email: designsdrive@gmail.com
• Twitter: @designsdrive
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