Joomla! 1.7 and Joomla! 2.5: Access Control Lists in Depth

Specifies user permissions on a Joomla web site using access control lists.In this course, author Jen Kramer uses access control lists (ACLs) to define and implement user permissions on a Joomla web site. The course covers granting access to front-end content, customizing a login page for different user groups, delivering specific content to certain user types, and creating a simplified back end. The course also includes tips and tricks for styling the offline access page and working with the ACL Manager extension. Topics include: Introducing access control lists Defining users, groups, and access levels Assigning core permissions Creating users and assigning them to groups Assigning viewing access levels to modules, articles, and categories Customizing back-end editing for improving client usability Adjusting permissions for each category of content Hiding a site behind a login