XML files have become an important part of the web landscape. There may be a time, or there has already been a time, in which you need to edit one of these files in a meaningful way. For users of the Emacs text editor, there is an easy-to-use built-in editing mode just for XML files. Read More >
Education Channels
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InMotion Hosting knows the web runs off of open source software, and we love to support it. Our Education Channels will help you with using some of the most popular programs on the web today! Our Joomla tutorials make creating a website Joomla easy. Read our Drupal tutorials and learn how the saying, ‘Drupal Hosting is only for programmers’ is such a big misconception! Whatever software you use, InMotion Hosting is your best choice today for all your web hosting needs.
What is an Education Channel?
Whether you have a Shared Hosting account, a Virtual Private Server, or a Dedicated Server, our education channels are very helpful and will assist you as you carve out your web presence. Stay up to date on your favorite topics by becoming a fan on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our YouTube channel.
Blogs and Content Management Systems
WordPress
While WordPress initially began as a blogging platform, it has grown into one of the most popular Content Management Systems used in creating all types of websites today.
BoldGrid
BoldGrid is a WordPress plugin suite that makes building websites a breeze. With fully generated sites, all you need to do is install it and then customize the content to make it your own!
Moodle
Moodle is a free open source software for designing educational courses. Moodle is an abbreviation for Modular Object-Oriented Learning Environment. The software is also known as an Online Course Management System or Virtual Learning Environment. These tutorials were built on the 2.3.2 version released on September 2012. Start learning Moodle now!
Joomla 3.5
Joomla 3.5 is the next release in the Joomla series, following version 3.0. Learn more about Joomla in our education channel!
Drupal 8
Create a powerhouse website with the help of the Drupal Content Management System. Make it even better with the large list of add-on modules. Conquer the competition by learning about Drupal here.
E-commerce
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the official WordPress eCommerce system. It brings you the ease and simplicity of WordPress with powerful eCommerce features
PrestaShop
PrestaShop is the most reliable and flexible open-source eCommerce software. Built with a responsive interface per input from experienced designers and eCommerce business, the software is used by over 200,000 merchants online.
OpenCart
Looking for a complete guide for setting up an online store? Our OpenCart Education Channel covers everything you need to know to get an online store up and running.
Our Software Tools
OpenStack
As both active users of OpenStack and the first to create on demand hosted private cloud on OpenStack, we want to share our experiences with OpenStack.
cPanel
cPanel is your tool for managing your hosting account. From creating email address to configuring database, cPanel’s tools will help get the job done.
WP-CLI
WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is the a powerful tool built to allow the management of your WordPress site(s) through the Command Line Interface (CLI). Typically utilized by advanced users, our comprehensive guides can help anyone familiarize themselves with using this efficient tool to manage WordPress.
Web Host Manager
WHM is a tool only available to VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting users that allows you to, in essence, manage your server as your own web host.
EasyApache
EasyApache is the PHP and Apache configuration software built by cPanel. EasyApache can be complex but simple to use to control your PHP and Apache environments.
Everything Email
From basic setup to how to get the most out of your email, we’ll get you off to a good start with your new email accounts.
Website
Website Design
If you’ve never heard of HTML and CSS, or are somewhat familiar and want to learn more, join as we get a solid foundation for writing website code.
Using Text Filters in Joomla 4
Joomla 4 text filters can be used to allow or limit what HTML tags or attributes groups can use within the text editors. Joomla includes some default filter settings that are typically adequate for most situations. But, there may be times when you want to block or allow additional HTML tags or attributes. For example, Read More >
Getting Started with Ceilometer and Gnocchi
Introduction With our latest update to Private Cloud Core comes two new OpenStack services: Ceilometer and Gnocchi. These services are part of OpenStack’s Telemetry Project and serve to collect data. That data then can be acted upon using the OpenStack alarming service Aodh. The purpose of this guide is to briefly explain the function of Read More >
Create a Network
Introduction This guide explains networking in OpenStack including how to create a privatenetwork, a router, and allocate and assign floating IPs. You will learn how to create a private network on which instances will bedeployed. The network created in this guide will be used later when creatingan instance. Neutron is the service thatmanages networking in Read More >
SSH into an Instance
This guide serves to explain how you can SSH into an instance. The OpenStackClient can be used to SSH into instances. Instances can be created on both public and private networks. The location from where the SSH command is being issued has to be able to access the instance over the network. Typically instances created Read More >
Managing OpenStack Users, Groups and Projects
Introduction In OpenStack, you can create users, groups, and projects. Users have access toprojects with which they are associated. Groups are collections of users.Projects are a way to create isolated OpenStack environments, in which cloudcomponents can be created and yet be separate from one another. These conceptsmay be useful to those who wish to control Read More >
Managing OpenStack Users, Groups and Projects using the Command Line
Introduction In OpenStack, you can create users, groups, and projects. Users have access toprojects that you specify. Groups are collections of users. Projects are a wayto create isolated OpenStack environments, in which cloud components can becreated and yet be separate from one another. These concepts may be useful tothose who wish to control access to Read More >
Working with Images
Introduction Images in OpenStack are what powers instances. An image is a file thatcontains a bootable operating system. Many different cloud image sources areavailable for download from major operating system providers like CentOS,Ubuntu, and Debian to name a few. You can also make your own images fromscratch orcreate them from volumes or running instances. Snapshots Read More >
Manage OpenStack Images
Introduction Images in OpenStack are what powers instances. An image is a file thatcontains a bootable operating system. Many different cloud image sources areavailable for download from major operating system providers like CentOS,Ubuntu, and Debian to name a few. You can also make your own images fromscratch orcreate them from volumes or running instances. Snapshots Read More >
Networking in OpenStack
Introduction This guide explains networking in OpenStack including how to create a privatenetwork, a router, and allocate and assign floating IPs. You will learn how to create a private network on which instances will bedeployed. The network created in this guide will be used later when creatingan instance. Note — Private networks should be used Read More >