This document provides an overview of Content Management Systems (CMS) and the open source CMS Joomla. It defines what a CMS and Joomla are, lists common versions of Joomla, and describes why Joomla is used and for what purposes. It also summarizes key Joomla extensions like components, modules, plugins, languages and templates. Finally, it provides tips for using Joomla and examples of Cambodian websites powered by Joomla.

1. KhmerJoomla
Content Management System

2. What is CMS?
Content Management System is a software designed
to store and organize the content regardless of any
types and complexity.
The main goal of such a system is to provide a well
structured, automated yet flexible solution allowing
information to be freely distributed and instantly
updated across various communication channels
(such as the world wide web, intranets and
miscellaneous front and back-end systems).

3. What is Joomla?
Joomla! is a free open source framework and content
publishing system designed for quickly creating
highly interactive multi-language Web sites, online
communities, media portals, blogs and eCommerce
applications.

4. Joomla Version
Version 1.0
Version 1.5
Version 1.6 beta

5. Why use Joomla?
Open Source
Free Software
No need programming is needed
Extendibility (more than 6052 extensions)
Customization
Easy to use
Multi-Languages support
More….

6. What is Joomla used for?
Jomla is used all over the world to power website of all shapes and sizes.
For Example:
 Corporate websites portals
 Corporate intranet and extranets
 Online magazine, newspaper, and publications
 E-Commerce and online reservation
 Government applications
 Small business websites
 Non-profit and organizational websites
 Community based portal
 School and church website
 Personal and family homepages
 More...

7. Understanding Joomla
The public site
(commonly called the
Front-End) is where all
of your content is
displayed.

8. Understanding Joomla
 Back-End is administration site which allow you to
manage article or extensions in minutes.

9. Joomla Extensions
Components
A Component is the largest and most complex of the
Extension types. Components are like miniapplications that render the main body of the page.
Ex: JoomFish
Kunena

10. Joomla Extensions
Modules
A more lightweight and flexible Extension used for page
rendering is a Module.
Ex: s5 Tell a Friend

11. Joomla Extensions
Plugins
Plugin is a section of code that runs when a pre-defined
event happens within Joomla!
Ex: Alll Video Reloads
SigPlus

12. Joomla Extensions
Language
Joomla! is released with multiple Installation Languages
but the base Site and Administrator are packaged in
just the one Language en-GB.
Ex: Khmer Language Pack

13. Joomla Extensions
Templates
Joomla is designed to be flexible in rendering user
interface. We can change the look and feel of Joomla
powered website at anytime with just a click.
More extenstions can be download from:
http://extensions.joomla.org
http://extensions.joomla.org

14. Joomla Showcase

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16. Cambodia Joomla Powered Site
www.online.com.kh
www.phnompenhpost.com
www.qbmore.com
 www.ezecom.com.kh
kohsantepheapdaily.com.kh

17. Joomla is for us
Joomla for normal user
You can use Joomla to power your website for any
purposes
Joomla for developer
You can develop extensions for Joomla either for free or
commercial

18. Some Tips!
Read well before downloading extensions(C,M,P,L,T)
Find Editor Pick Logo
Find Popular Logo
See Rating
Read Comment
See Version Specific
Identify CMPL

19. Installation and Use Joomla in Minutes
WAMP server or (*AMP server)
W = Windows
A = Apache
M = MySQL
P = PHP
Download : www.wampserver.com
Joomla Package
You can download Joomla package from
www.joomla.org/download.html

20. Version 1.0: By Lonh Samdy(samdylonh@gmail.com)
Free to Use and Edit by keeping credit to KhmerJoomla Team

21. Thanks You!
http://groups.google.com/group/khmerjoomla
http://www.khmerjoomla.org