About the Dashboard

The Dashboard page (HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. > Dashboard) provides a snapshot of the DNN Application. Whilst most settings displayed on the Dashboard module are configured via the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Settings page, others can be configured in the Web.config file which can be edited using the Configuration Manager. Dashboard information is divided into these sections: Web Server, Database Server, HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module., Portals, Modules and Skins. Here's an overview of the details displayed in each section:

Web Server: This tab displays the following information about the web server where this DNN Application is located:

• OS Version: The version of the Windows operating system installed on the web server. E.g. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1
• Web Server Version: The version of Internet Information Server (IIS). E.g. Microsoft-IIS/7.5
• .NET Framework Version: The .NET version . E.g. 2.0.50727.5448
• ASP.NET Identity: The Windows user account under which the application is running. This is the account which needs to be granted folder permissions on the server. E.g. NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE
• HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Name: The name of the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Computer. E.g. MyComputer-PC
• Physical Path: The physical location of the site root on the server. E.g. C:\inetpub\wwwroot\MyServer
• SiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. URL: The principal URL for this site. E.g. awesomecycles.biz
• Relative Path: The relative location of the application in relation to the root of the site. E.g. /awesomecycles.biz
• Server Time: The current date and time for the web server. E.g. 1/31/2012 1:54:43 PM

• Database Version: The version of SQL Server used. E.g. 10.0.4000.0
• Service Pack: The service pack(s) that have been installed. E.g. SP2
• Product Edition: The edition of SQL Server installed. E.g. Express Edition (64-bit)
• Software Platform: The full description of the SQL Server Software Platform installed. E.g. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP2) - 10.0.4000.0 (X64) Sep 16 2010 19:43:16 Copyright (c) 1988-2008 Microsoft Corporation Express Edition (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.1 (Build 7601: Service Pack 1)
• Database Backup History: Displays the last 20 database backups for this DNN installationRefers to a single installed instance of DNN and all the sites within that installation as listed on the Host > Site Management page.. This list may not be complete if the database backup history tables are frequently cleaned.
• Database Files: Displays a list of data and log files for this DNN installationRefers to a single installed instance of DNN and all the sites within that installation as listed on the Host > Site Management page..

HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module.: This host tab displays the following information regarding the host settings for this DNN Application:

• DotNetNuke Product: The name for the DNN application. E.g. DNN Platform
• DotNetNuke Version: The version of DNN . E.g. 6.1.5
• HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. GUID: The site's unique identifier. 3461026C-0271-4EB8-8273-45FCB37FA64F
• CAS Permissions: The Code Access Security (CAS) Permissions available for this site. E.g. ReflectionPermission, WebPermission, AspNetHostingPermission
• Data Provider: Displays the name of the default data provider for the site. E.g. SqlDataProvider
• Caching Provider: Displays the name of the default caching provider for the site. E.g. FileBasedCachingProvider
• Logging Provider: Displays the name of the default logging provider for the site. E.g. DBLoggingProvider
• Html EditorRefers to the rich text editor window of the Editor control which enables content management for several types of modules such as HTML/HTML Pro module. Provider: Displays the name of the HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet. editor provider set for the site. E.g. DotNetNuke.RadEditorProvider. See "Setting the RadEditor Provider"
• Friendly URLA URL which is search engine friendly. Friendly URL's are typically shorter and include information relevant to the page, such as the page name. Provider: Displays the name of the default friendly URL provider for the site. E.g. DNNFriendlyUrl
• Friendly URLs Enabled: Displays whether Friendly URLs are enabled for the site. I.e. True or False
• Friendly URLA URL which is search engine friendly. Friendly URL's are typically shorter and include information relevant to the page, such as the page name. Type: Displays the type of Friendly URLs used for the site. E.g. advanced
• Scheduler Mode: The Timer Method maintains a separate thread to execute scheduled tasks while the worker process is alive. Alternatively, the Request Method executes tasks when HTTP Requests are made. The Scheduler can also be disabled. E.g. REQUEST_METHOD
• Web Farm Enabled: Displays whether the site operates in a Web Farm. I.e. True or False
• jQuery Version: This is the version of jQuery this DNN installationRefers to a single installed instance of DNN and all the sites within that installation as listed on the Host > Site Management page. is running. E.g. 1.6.4
• jQuery UI Version: This is the version of jQuery UI this DNN installationRefers to a single installed instance of DNN and all the sites within that installation as listed on the Host > Site Management page. is running E.g. 1.8.16

Websites: This tab displays the following information for each site in this DNN Application:

• WebsiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application.: The site name as set in the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Title (See "Setting the Host Details") or SiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application. Title See "Configuring the Site Details" field.
• GUID: The Global Unique Identifier
• Pages: Number of site pages
• RolesRoles control which users can view and manage site pages and content. Roles can be created using the Admin > Security Roles page or by creating Social Groups.: Number of security roles
• Users: Number of registered users

Modules: This tab displays information about the modules that are installed on this DNN Application:

• ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks.: Displays the module name
• Version: Displays the module version
• Instances: Displays the number of instances of the module

Skins: This tab displays information about the skins that are installed on this DNN Application:

• SkinA design that can be applied to pages. Skins typical include one or more skin objects.: Displays the skin name
• In Use: Displays True if the skin is currently in use or False if it is not

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