DotNetNuke 5.0.1 C.E released today. You can find key notes and major highlights below:
The following modules and providers have been updated in the 5.0.1 packages. Please see the specific project pages for notes on what bugs or enhancements were corrected with each release. Modules
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Previously, i have talked about how to install DotNetNuke 5.0 to your hosting account. What if you are using an old release of DotNetNuke? You must upgrade your existing websites to newest release. According to security bulletins out there, old releases have issues with security roles. An attacker could access to your site and gain access to private roles. This is a security hole and an important issue. The solution is upgrading your DotNetNuke Installation. With this tutorial, you will have no hesitation during an upgrade process. Let's get started. I'm going to cover all required actions to upgrade a DotNetNuke installation hosted by Godaddy. If you would have followed default upgrade instructions on a custom installation, it would most likely to have some problems. It's best practice to read full tutorial first and apply instructions then. Before Begin: It's recommended to have following software before upgrading your website.
After reading this article, you will be able to install DotNetNuke 5.0.0 release (currently latest DNN release available) application to root directory under of your Godaddy hosted environment. Before go on reading, make sure that you are using one of Godaddy (Deluxe or Premium) Windows plans.
View Highlights of DotNetNuke 5.0.0
Update: A friend reported that Economy plan is enough to install at root level. However i wont support this plan since i haven't used it recently. It is very important that, i cannot accept any liability if this tutorial breaks your live environment, notice that this tutorial only works for new installations, not for upgrades. You also should backup your files before replacing them. As default, Godaddy does not allow customers to install DotNetNuke to root level. See offical KB Article at following link: Can I Install a DotNetNuke in my Root Folder? However with some effort, you can install DNN to root. I know it's not simple. But i had installed almost all releases from early DNN 4.x to DNN 4.9 release to root path with a good strategy.
A replacement for DotNetNuke 4.8.5 release has been announced by Joe Brinkman. DotNetNuke team targeted to backport critical fixes for 4.x releases and i think this will be final release of DotNetNuke 4.x series. DotNetNuke 4.9.0 release recenlty dogfooded at DotNetNuke offical website yesterday. I think we may see latest release at Downloads page in a few days. DotNetNuke 4.9 Platform will make easier for community users to switch upcoming DotNetNuke 5.0 Cambrian platform. Joe Brinkman blogged about Major Highlights, Updated Modules/Providers at following link: DotNetNuke 4.9 Release Candicate
Mauricio Márquez recently blogged about an option to have menu items open in a new browser window via a simple trick. He might think this is useful for some DotNetNuke users. I agree in most cases. But sometimes, it might cause other unexpected problems with custom modules.
Godaddy finally upgraded some auto-install applications to recent releases. Previously Hosting Connection would let us install DotNetNuke 4.8.0 automatically via My Applications page. Now, when you browse Hosting Connection page, you will have option to install DotNetNuke 4.8.4 release automatically.
You can also upgrade your existing automatic installations, if you had kept existing settings of installation.
Currently i have been trying to present better instructions for my tutorials. Since Godaddy staff blamed me and banned me for advertising my website at their Hosting Connection forum, i am unable to read discussions located there. Anyway, i will continue publishing new tutorials.
In previous tutorials, i have mentioned about:
You may want to take advantage of latest version of DotNetNuke framework. Which is currently DotNetNuke 4.8.4 (as for August 9, 2008) Currently DotNetNuke 4.8.4 fixes several security issues and it is strongly recommend to upgrade to this release. In this tutorial, i am going to cover all required steps for upgrading dotnetnuke instances. This tutorial will have different methods compared to other tutorials, as we might have permission problems if default instructions would followed. We will also take a look at other tutorials for maximum success level. I strongly recommend read first before applying suggestions, once you complete reading at least once, you can start applying my instructions. This helps you to keep your website safe from critical issues.
You may want to take advantage of latest version of DotNetNuke framework. Which is currently DotNetNuke 4.8.2 (as for March 28, 2008) In this tutorial, i am going to cover all required steps for upgrading dotnetnuke instances. This tutorial will have different methods compared to other tutorials, as we might have permission problems if default instructions would followed. We will also take a look at other tutorials for maximum success level. I strongly recommend read first before applying suggestions, once you complete reading at least once, you can start applying my instructions. This helps you to keep your website safe from critical issues.
Let's begin :)
