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Administering a Sitecore Website
Shelley Benhoff
Shelley Benhoff
This course provides ASP.NET web developers with an in-depth guide to Sitecore administration. You will learn to administer a complete Sitecore website using the security tools that are available out of the box.
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This course provides ASP.NET web developers with an in-depth guide to Sitecore administration. You will learn to administer a complete Sitecore website using the security tools that are available out of the box.
Read more
This course provides ASP.NET web developers with an in-depth guide to Sitecore administration. You will learn to administer a complete Sitecore website using the security tools that are available out of the box.
Disclaimer: Not official Sitecore training. Are you an ASP.NET web developer who is starting out in Sitecore Development? In this course, Administering a Sitecore Website, you will learn how to create and manage users, roles, and domains using the User Manager, Role Manager, and Domain Manager. First, you will view Sitecore Security access rights in the Access Viewer and assign access in the Security Editor in order to secure the Sitecore interfaces, templates, content items, and workflows. Next, you will understand how to transfer users, roles, domains, and security settings between environments using packages and serialization. And finally, you will learn how to create custom workflows and workflow actions. By the end of this course, you will be able to administer a complete Sitecore website using the security access tools that are available out of the box.
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What's inside
Syllabus
Course Overview
Learning Sitecore Administration
Creating Users, Roles, and Domains
Applying Sitecore Security Settings to Users and Roles
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Syllabus
Course Overview
Learning Sitecore Administration
Creating Users, Roles, and Domains
Applying Sitecore Security Settings to Users and Roles
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Transferring Users, Roles, Domains, and Security Settings between Environments
Creating a Custom Sitecore Workflow
Studying Sitecore Administration
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Explores Sitecore administration, which is standard industry practice
Develops user and role creation and management, which are core skills for Sitecore development
Suitable for ASP.NET web developers who are beginners to Sitecore development
Taught by Shelley Benhoff, who are recognized for their work in Sitecore administration
Examines Sitecore Security access rights, which is useful for securing Sitecore interfaces and content
Teaches users how to transfer users, roles, domains, and security settings between environments, which is a valuable skill in medium to large-sized teams
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Organize and Summarize Course Materials
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Organizing your materials will help you stay on top of the course content and make it easier to review.
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Create a system for organizing your notes, assignments, and other course materials.
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Regularly review your materials and summarize key concepts in your own words.
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Create flashcards or study guides to reinforce your understanding and aid in memorization.
Explore Sitecore documentation
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Familiarize yourself with the Sitecore documentation to build a foundation for course concepts.
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Security Management
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Visit the Sitecore documentation website
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Explore the Sitecore Administration Guide
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Review the Security Management section
Attend a Sitecore security workshop
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Attend a workshop to gain hands-on experience with Sitecore security concepts and best practices.
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Security Training
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Find a Sitecore security workshop
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Register for the workshop
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Attend the workshop
Nine other activities
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Join a Sitecore security study group
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Engage with peers to discuss Sitecore security challenges and share knowledge.
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Find a Sitecore security study group
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Join the study group
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Participate in discussions
Follow Video Tutorials on Sitecore Security Best Practices
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Watching video tutorials will provide visual demonstrations and practical guidance on implementing security measures in Sitecore.
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Best Practices
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Search for and identify video tutorials that cover Sitecore security best practices.
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Watch the videos carefully, taking notes on key concepts and recommendations.
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Apply the techniques and strategies demonstrated in the tutorials to your own Sitecore environment.
Configure user roles and permissions
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Practice creating and managing user roles and permissions to solidify your understanding of Sitecore security.
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User Roles
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Create a new user role
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Assign permissions to the role
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Create a new user and assign the role
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Test the user's access to Sitecore interfaces
Practice Creating and Managing Users in Sitecore
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This activity will reinforce your understanding of creating and managing users within Sitecore.
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User Management
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Follow along with a tutorial or set up a test environment to practice creating and modifying user accounts.
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Experiment with different user settings, roles, and permissions to observe their effects on user access.
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Troubleshoot common issues related to user management, such as permission errors or account lockouts.
Participate in a Study Group for Sitecore Administration
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Engaging in peer discussions can enhance your understanding of Sitecore administration concepts and provide different perspectives.
Show steps
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Find or create a study group with other individuals who are learning or working with Sitecore.
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Set regular meeting times and establish a study schedule that aligns with the course content.
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Discuss course materials, share experiences, and collaborate on projects or assignments.
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Provide feedback and support to group members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Create a Sitecore security dashboard
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Build a dashboard to monitor and report on Sitecore security events to enhance your understanding of security management.
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Security Monitoring
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Gather data on Sitecore security events
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Design the security dashboard
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Implement the security dashboard
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Configure alerts and notifications
Attend a Sitecore User Group Meeting
Show steps
Attending user group meetings provides opportunities to network, learn from industry experts, and stay updated on the latest Sitecore trends.
Show steps
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Locate a Sitecore User Group near you or participate in virtual meetings.
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Attend meetings regularly and actively participate in discussions.
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Connect with other Sitecore professionals and exchange ideas.
Contribute to the Sitecore Community Forums
Show steps
Engaging in open source can provide insights into real-world Sitecore usage and challenges, expanding your knowledge.
Show steps
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Join the Sitecore community forums and browse existing discussions.
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Identify areas where you can contribute your knowledge or experiences.
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Respond to questions, share solutions, or participate in discussions to help others.
Develop a Security Plan for a Sitecore Website
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Creating a security plan will help you apply security measures to protect your Sitecore website.
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Security Planning
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Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities that may affect your Sitecore website.
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Research and select appropriate security measures to mitigate these risks, such as access control, data encryption, and intrusion detection.
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Develop a step-by-step plan that outlines how these security measures will be implemented and maintained.
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Document your security plan clearly and concisely, ensuring that it is easily accessible and understood by all stakeholders.
Organize and Summarize Course Materials
Show steps
Organizing your materials will help you stay on top of the course content and make it easier to review.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create a system for organizing your notes, assignments, and other course materials.
- Regularly review your materials and summarize key concepts in your own words.
- Create flashcards or study guides to reinforce your understanding and aid in memorization.
Explore Sitecore documentation
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with the Sitecore documentation to build a foundation for course concepts.
Browse courses on
Security Management
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Visit the Sitecore documentation website
- Explore the Sitecore Administration Guide
- Review the Security Management section
Attend a Sitecore security workshop
Show steps
Attend a workshop to gain hands-on experience with Sitecore security concepts and best practices.
Browse courses on
Security Training
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a Sitecore security workshop
- Register for the workshop
- Attend the workshop
Nine other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 12 activities
Join a Sitecore security study group
Show steps
Engage with peers to discuss Sitecore security challenges and share knowledge.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a Sitecore security study group
- Join the study group
- Participate in discussions
Follow Video Tutorials on Sitecore Security Best Practices
Show steps
Watching video tutorials will provide visual demonstrations and practical guidance on implementing security measures in Sitecore.
Browse courses on
Best Practices
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for and identify video tutorials that cover Sitecore security best practices.
- Watch the videos carefully, taking notes on key concepts and recommendations.
- Apply the techniques and strategies demonstrated in the tutorials to your own Sitecore environment.
Configure user roles and permissions
Show steps
Practice creating and managing user roles and permissions to solidify your understanding of Sitecore security.
Browse courses on
User Roles
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create a new user role
- Assign permissions to the role
- Create a new user and assign the role
- Test the user's access to Sitecore interfaces
Practice Creating and Managing Users in Sitecore
Show steps
This activity will reinforce your understanding of creating and managing users within Sitecore.
Browse courses on
User Management
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Follow along with a tutorial or set up a test environment to practice creating and modifying user accounts.
- Experiment with different user settings, roles, and permissions to observe their effects on user access.
- Troubleshoot common issues related to user management, such as permission errors or account lockouts.
Participate in a Study Group for Sitecore Administration
Show steps
Engaging in peer discussions can enhance your understanding of Sitecore administration concepts and provide different perspectives.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find or create a study group with other individuals who are learning or working with Sitecore.
- Set regular meeting times and establish a study schedule that aligns with the course content.
- Discuss course materials, share experiences, and collaborate on projects or assignments.
- Provide feedback and support to group members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Create a Sitecore security dashboard
Show steps
Build a dashboard to monitor and report on Sitecore security events to enhance your understanding of security management.
Browse courses on
Security Monitoring
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather data on Sitecore security events
- Design the security dashboard
- Implement the security dashboard
- Configure alerts and notifications
Attend a Sitecore User Group Meeting
Show steps
Attending user group meetings provides opportunities to network, learn from industry experts, and stay updated on the latest Sitecore trends.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Locate a Sitecore User Group near you or participate in virtual meetings.
- Attend meetings regularly and actively participate in discussions.
- Connect with other Sitecore professionals and exchange ideas.
Contribute to the Sitecore Community Forums
Show steps
Engaging in open source can provide insights into real-world Sitecore usage and challenges, expanding your knowledge.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Join the Sitecore community forums and browse existing discussions.
- Identify areas where you can contribute your knowledge or experiences.
- Respond to questions, share solutions, or participate in discussions to help others.
Develop a Security Plan for a Sitecore Website
Show steps
Creating a security plan will help you apply security measures to protect your Sitecore website.
Browse courses on
Security Planning
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities that may affect your Sitecore website.
- Research and select appropriate security measures to mitigate these risks, such as access control, data encryption, and intrusion detection.
- Develop a step-by-step plan that outlines how these security measures will be implemented and maintained.
- Document your security plan clearly and concisely, ensuring that it is easily accessible and understood by all stakeholders.
Career center
Learners who complete Administering a Sitecore Website will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Sitecore Developer
Sitecore Developer
This course provides a solid foundation for a Sitecore Developer. As a Sitecore Developer, you will create and manage users, roles, and domains using the User Manager, Role Manager, and Domain Manager. You will secure the Sitecore interfaces, templates, content items, and workflows based on Sitecore Security access rights. You will also transfer users, roles, domains, and security settings between environments using packages and serialization. Additionally, you will create custom workflows and workflow actions.
Software Developer
Software Developer
This course complements the skills of a Software Developer by teaching how to set up and manage a Sitecore website. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to manage the technical aspects of a Sitecore based website. This course may help with developing custom workflows and workflow actions.
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Comprehensive reference guide for Sitecore developers. It covers a wide range of topics, including architecture, development, and deployment.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Sitecore 10 development, covering topics such as architecture, data management, content management, and personalization. It valuable resource for developers who want to build and maintain high-quality Sitecore solutions.
Comprehensive guide to ASP.NET Core 5, the latest version of the popular framework for building web applications. It covers all aspects of the framework, from the basics to advanced topics such as cloud computing and performance optimization.
Great introduction to ASP.NET Core 1.0 for beginners. It covers the basics of the framework, as well as more advanced topics such as working with data and creating web APIs.
Provides a collection of patterns for building ASP.NET MVC 4 applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from simple patterns such as the repository pattern to more complex patterns such as the layered architecture pattern.
Provides a comprehensive overview of ASP.NET Web Forms, a popular framework for building web applications. It covers all aspects of the framework, from the basics to advanced topics such as routing, security, and testing.
Provides a comprehensive overview of security in ASP.NET Core, a popular framework for building web applications. It covers all aspects of security, from the basics to advanced topics such as authentication, authorization, and data protection.
Offers a collection of recipes and solutions for various user management tasks in Active Directory, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for system administrators and IT professionals responsible for managing Active Directory environments.
Provides a comprehensive overview of ASP.NET Core Razor Pages, a new feature in ASP.NET Core that makes it easier to create web applications. It covers all aspects of Razor Pages, from the basics to advanced topics such as data binding and routing.
Provides a collection of examples for ASP.NET Core Blazor, a new technology that allows developers to create web applications using C# and HTML. It covers a wide range of topics, from simple examples such as creating a new project to more complex examples such as working with data and creating web APIs.
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Provides a collection of recipes for common tasks in ASP.NET Core 2.2, a popular framework for building web applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from simple tasks such as creating a new project to more complex tasks such as working with data and creating web APIs.
Provides a detailed guide on user management in Windows Server 2016, discussing topics such as user accounts, groups, permissions, and access control, making it ideal for IT professionals and administrators of Windows Server environments.
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Covering topics such as user accounts, groups, permissions, and authentication, this book provides a comprehensive overview of user management in Linux systems, making it a valuable resource for system administrators and IT professionals working with Linux.
With a focus on simplicity and ease of understanding, this book provides a practical guide to user management, covering topics such as user account creation, password management, and access control, making it suitable for beginners and non-technical readers.
Provides a hands-on introduction to ASP.NET Core 3.1, a popular framework for building web applications. It covers the fundamentals of the framework, as well as advanced topics such as dependency injection, middleware, and security.
Explores the topic of access control in depth, discussing models, mechanisms, and best practices for implementing access control in user management systems, making it valuable for IT security professionals and architects responsible for designing and maintaining secure user management environments.
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Provides a practical guide to using PowerShell for user management tasks, covering topics such as user account creation, group management, and permissions management, making it useful for IT professionals and administrators who use PowerShell for user management.
For readers interested in optimizing the performance of user management systems, this book provides insights and techniques for improving the efficiency and scalability of user management processes, making it relevant for IT architects and performance engineers.
With a focus on cloud computing environments, this book discusses user management challenges and strategies in the cloud, covering topics such as identity federation, multi-tenancy, and compliance, making it relevant for IT professionals and architects designing and implementing user management solutions in cloud environments.
Provides a comprehensive overview of ASP.NET Core 2.0 and Angular 6, two popular frameworks for building modern web applications. It covers the fundamentals of both frameworks, as well as advanced topics such as Blazor, a new technology that allows developers to create web applications using C# and HTML.
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Good to know
Explores Sitecore administration, which is standard industry practice
Develops user and role creation and management, which are core skills for Sitecore development
Suitable for ASP.NET web developers who are beginners to Sitecore development
Taught by Shelley Benhoff, who are recognized for their work in Sitecore administration
Examines Sitecore Security access rights, which is useful for securing Sitecore interfaces and content
Teaches users how to transfer users, roles, domains, and security settings between environments, which is a valuable skill in medium to large-sized teams
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