How to...

Below are instructions for carrying out various tasks in SULAIR's Drupal installation. Before creating content, please read "Introduction to Drupal" and follow the instructions in the "Set-Up" section. The set-up procedure is a one-time task required for both the sandbox and production environments. Begin by experimenting in the sandbox environment before you create content in the production environment.

Start with "Creating Basic Content", which explains how to create simple pages and blog posts. Move on to "Adding Other Content" to see instructions for tabs, branding images, quicklinks and ribbons. Once you are comfortable with the basics, you should be ready work with research guides and webforms.

If you have any questions along the way, feel free to email drupal@jirasul.stanford.edu

Note: These instructions are in the process of being updated to reflect changes in Drupal 6.

Introduction to Drupal

Research Guide

This section provides you with an overview of Drupal and CMS technology. It also introduces you to some important terms and concepts.

Set-Up

Research Guide

This section explains setting up your SULAIR Drupal accounts and creating your initial library/department site.

Creating Basic Content

Research Guide

This section introduces you to the Drupal administration entry page, step-by-step instruction for creating basic content, how to find/edit/delete content and content privacy.