Preparing an Ubuntu (or Other Linux Distro) Web Server for Drupal

I recently set up an Ubuntu server inside VMware to test several Drupal sites offline. Installing Ubuntu is straightforward. Simply download one of the available images and run through the setup process. If you are working with older Drupal sites, especially Drupal 6, I recommend using Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS (Hardy …

Exploring the Drupal Cumulus Module for Interactive Tag Clouds

I’ve always been a fan of Drupal as a CMS. It’s powerful, flexible, and gives someone with a programming background like mine the freedom to build feature-rich websites with relatively little custom code. While the learning curve can feel steep at first, the payoff is worth it—the platform can do …