What will you learn
- How to clear Drupal's cache
- Overview of the configuration management system
- Methods for synchronizing configuration changes across environments
- Installing the Search API module and connecting it with Solr to improve internal site search
- The main components affecting Drupal site performance including caching, server scaling, CDNs, and performance monitoring
- How to use the Workflows and Content Moderation modules to enforce editorial guidelines
Overview
Drupal site administrators use a combination of configuration changes made in Drupal's UI, command line tools, and their knowledge of the contributed module ecosystem to deploy application updates, configure new site-specific features, and keep a Drupal site running smoothly. This guide covers a variety of topics essential for any Drupal site administrator.
This includes various methods for clearing Drupal’s cache.
A deep dive into Drupal's configuration management system, that teaches you how to export, import, and synchronize configuration changes across environments.
Integration of the Search API and Search API Solr modules with Drupal, highlighting how to leverage Apache Solr's advanced search capabilities for improved search functionalities.
A comprehensive look at Drupal performance and scalability to manage high traffic loads efficiently, ensuring a fast and stable user experience.
And configuring the content moderation and workflow systems to manage content approval processes and implement structured content governance.
Courses
Clear Drupal's Cache
This course covers the various methods for clearing Drupal’s cache, including using the administrative user interface, Drush commands, and directly manipulating the database.
Configuration Management
This course covers the basics of the configuration system, setting up and securing the configuration sync directory, and creating clones of Drupal sites for development and testing.
Search API and Solr
This course covers the installation and configuration of Solr and the Search API module, setting up and managing Solr cores, creating and populating Search API indexes, and using Views to create custom search pages and blocks. And advanced features such as facets, autocomplete, and search result excerpts.
Performance and scalability
This course covers performance concepts and terminology, the use of contributed modules for performance enhancement, and methodologies for profiling and benchmarking site performance. You will also explore advanced caching mechanisms, server scaling, configuring Drupal for commonly used hosting environments, and the use of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to improve site speed and reliability.
Content Moderation and Workflows in Drupal
This course covers the basics of setting up workflows, creating and managing content revisions, and applying these workflows to specific content types. Learners will also explore how to plan and create custom workflows, manage moderated content, and use Views to display moderated content effectively.
