DotNetNuke, an open source web content management system built on Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) .NET platform, announced July 25 the release of DotNetNuke 6. The most notable change in the update, which is available immediately, is a simplified user interface which the company says will accelerate design, delivery and update times for content managers.
Updates to the interface include improved templates and page administration. "Modal windows, pop-up dialogs, an updated administration module, and mega-menus deliver a highly modern platform for building and operating websites," adds a press release from DotNetNuke.
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The latest version is the most "cloud ready" from the company thus far, with built-in integration with Amazon Web Services (for storage as a service) and Windows Azure (for platform as a service). "Using the open API, developers can create their own integrated storage services and transparently store files across a variety of flexible storage options," according to a company statement.
DotNetNuke 6 also has a SharePoint Connector, which allows documents stored internally to be quickly published to external-facing websites. The connector ensures that only the current version of documents is exposed, ensuring adherence to governance rules and best business practices.
DotNetNuke is built on a Microsoft platform, but between the Windows Azure and SharePoint integration, its ties to the software giant are looking stronger than ever.
"DNN gets a lot of flak from the open source community sometimes because it only runs on a Microsoft platform," writes Network World's Alan Shimel. "Tying their caboose to the Microsoft engine like this is a bit of a calculated gamble. If Azure falls flat or SharePoint falls out of favor, it could hurt DNN."
But in other ways, DotNetNuke did branch out in this release. Developers will appreciate added interoperability in the newest version of the WCMS. DotNetNuke rewrote its core platform in C#, making it more accessible to a larger developer community and making customization easier.
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