This developer-oriented course focuses around an installation of Alfresco 2.1 Enterprise with lab exercises for form development, template development, and deployment.

Prerequisites

A working knowledge of the following:

• Java
• XML
• Web development

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introduction
• Course Objectives
• Housekeeping
• Presentations

Section 1: Introduction to Alfresco WCM

Module 1: WCM Overview and Architecture

• WCM Components
• Alfresco WCM Roles
• Website Architecture
• Workspaces and Sandboxes

Module 2: Forms

• Forms Overview
• Forms Architecture
• Xforms

Module 3: Output Mechanisms

• Introducing XSLT
• Introducing FTL
• Alfresco Forms Overview
• Best Practices

Section 2: Configuring Alfresco Workflow

Module 4: WCM Workflow Overview

• Workflow File Associations
• Web Site Submission Out of the Box Workflow
• Using the Web Site Submission Workflow
• Building a Custom WCM Workflow
• Best Practices

Section 3: Configuring WEC Deployment

Module 5: Deployment

• File Deployment to External Systems
• Alfresco Repository Replication
• AVMRemote API
• Workflow, Deployment Integration

Module 6: WCM Best Practices

• Best Practice Overview
• Where to Start?
• Architecture Discussion
• Alfresco WCM Development Best Practices
• Group Activity/Case Studies