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Administrator
A user level within Mambo. Administrator users have access to some Backend and all Frontend functions. See also Super Administrator.
A user level within Mambo. Administrator users have access to some Backend and all Frontend functions. See also Super Administrator.
Archive
Content items can be archived and managed through the Backend. The Archive Module provides a way of displaying archived items on your website.
Content items can be archived and managed through the Backend. The Archive Module provides a way of displaying archived items on your website.
Author
A user level within Mambo. Author users only have access to Frontend functions. An author can create new material and edit it, but cannot edit material created by others, or publish any material. See also Editor, Publisher and Registered.
A user level within Mambo. Author users only have access to Frontend functions. An author can create new material and edit it, but cannot edit material created by others, or publish any material. See also Editor, Publisher and Registered.
Backend
The Backend is the Site Administrator?s control panel, where the site Manager, Administrator or Super Administrator manages the site and its content. The Backend is often referred to as the admin side. You access your Mambo backend, using your http://yoursite.com/administrator URL.
The Backend is the Site Administrator?s control panel, where the site Manager, Administrator or Super Administrator manages the site and its content. The Backend is often referred to as the admin side. You access your Mambo backend, using your http://yoursite.com/administrator URL.
Banners
A Mambo core Component that allows banner ads (advertisements) to be displayed on your website. Banners are displayed using the banner module. The component allows you to set up clients and add their banners. Impressions can be input as a number or unlimited. The number of impressions seen and clicks are recorded and displayed in the Backend under Components/Banners/Manage Banners.
A Mambo core Component that allows banner ads (advertisements) to be displayed on your website. Banners are displayed using the banner module. The component allows you to set up clients and add their banners. Impressions can be input as a number or unlimited. The number of impressions seen and clicks are recorded and displayed in the Backend under Components/Banners/Manage Banners.
Blog
A Blog style within Mambo is a listing of some or all content items in a certain section or category. Often the "News" page is written in Blog style. The term relates to the Mambo style and does not have the exact same meaning as Blog software, such as Wordpress. Only the text appearing in Intro Text will be displayed on a blog page.
A Blog style within Mambo is a listing of some or all content items in a certain section or category. Often the "News" page is written in Blog style. The term relates to the Mambo style and does not have the exact same meaning as Blog software, such as Wordpress. Only the text appearing in Intro Text will be displayed on a blog page.
Category
A Category is the name for a collection of related content items and is part of the Content hierarchy. Section is the top level of the hierarchy, the second level is Category and the third level is called Content Items. Some other kinds of material are also organised using sections and categories.
A Category is the name for a collection of related content items and is part of the Content hierarchy. Section is the top level of the hierarchy, the second level is Category and the third level is called Content Items. Some other kinds of material are also organised using sections and categories.
Check Out
When a user edits a file, they check it out. This prevents other users from being able to edit the item at the same time, thus preventing loss of data upon saving.
When a user edits a file, they check it out. This prevents other users from being able to edit the item at the same time, thus preventing loss of data upon saving.
Checkin
Checkin - This function is available from the Frontend and allows a user to make their own items previously locked and uneditable, available again. Global Checkin - When an item is Checked Out and it is not saved or cancelled correctly (e.g. in case of a connection error), it will remain Checked Out, and thus uneditable for all other users. Performing a Global Checkin will make those items available again. This option is only available in the Backend in the System menu item.
Checkin - This function is available from the Frontend and allows a user to make their own items previously locked and uneditable, available again. Global Checkin - When an item is Checked Out and it is not saved or cancelled correctly (e.g. in case of a connection error), it will remain Checked Out, and thus uneditable for all other users. Performing a Global Checkin will make those items available again. This option is only available in the Backend in the System menu item.
Components
Components are Mambo?s content elements or applications that are usually displayed in the center of the main content area of a template. (Although the template designer can choose to place components in a different place in the template). Components are core elements of Mambo?s functionality. These core elements include Banners, Contact, News Feeds, Polls and Web Links. A number of components are included in the standard distribution of Mambo, and others (typically from third parties) can be added. A huge range is available.
Components are Mambo?s content elements or applications that are usually displayed in the center of the main content area of a template. (Although the template designer can choose to place components in a different place in the template). Components are core elements of Mambo?s functionality. These core elements include Banners, Contact, News Feeds, Polls and Web Links. A number of components are included in the standard distribution of Mambo, and others (typically from third parties) can be added. A huge range is available.
Configuration file
The configuration.php file, found in the root directory of your Mambo installation contains global variables information specific to your own Mambo Installation, e.g. database user name, Administrator password etc.
The configuration.php file, found in the root directory of your Mambo installation contains global variables information specific to your own Mambo Installation, e.g. database user name, Administrator password etc.
Content Item
A content item is a discrete piece of content within the Mambo hierarchy. A content item may be associated with a particular Section/Category combination or be a Static Content Item. Usually content items are displayed in the main body of your page. You will often hear other Mambo users refer to "creating a content item" when they mean they are talking about creating a new page. There is a move to improve clarity by referring to this kind of content item as an "article" since web sites can contains a variety of other content types.
A content item is a discrete piece of content within the Mambo hierarchy. A content item may be associated with a particular Section/Category combination or be a Static Content Item. Usually content items are displayed in the main body of your page. You will often hear other Mambo users refer to "creating a content item" when they mean they are talking about creating a new page. There is a move to improve clarity by referring to this kind of content item as an "article" since web sites can contains a variety of other content types.
Content Management System (CMS)
A CMS is software for managing content on a website directly on the server through a browser interface. It typically stores the material in a database, generating pages for users on request.
A CMS is software for managing content on a website directly on the server through a browser interface. It typically stores the material in a database, generating pages for users on request.
Core
The Mambo core is the zip-file containing the official standard Mambo Installation. The Mambo core contains some built-in features, but may be extended with third party developer?s add-ons. There is an inner core that provides the critical functionality, and an outer core that is constituted by default plugins (components, modules, mambots) that could be replaced by alternatives.
The Mambo core is the zip-file containing the official standard Mambo Installation. The Mambo core contains some built-in features, but may be extended with third party developer?s add-ons. There is an inner core that provides the critical functionality, and an outer core that is constituted by default plugins (components, modules, mambots) that could be replaced by alternatives.
Core Team
The developers who work on creating, modifying and improving the Mambo source code.
The developers who work on creating, modifying and improving the Mambo source code.
CSS
A Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) provides the ability to separate the layout and styles of a web page from the data or information. Styles such as fonts, font sizes, margins, can be specified in one place, then the web pages feed off this one master list, with the styles cascading throughout the page or an entire site. Cascading Style Sheets are contained in a .css file. Every Mambo template includes a CSS file. The CSS may also control more complex aspects than fonts and margins, such as complete layout of the content.
A Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) provides the ability to separate the layout and styles of a web page from the data or information. Styles such as fonts, font sizes, margins, can be specified in one place, then the web pages feed off this one master list, with the styles cascading throughout the page or an entire site. Cascading Style Sheets are contained in a .css file. Every Mambo template includes a CSS file. The CSS may also control more complex aspects than fonts and margins, such as complete layout of the content.
Database
A database is an organised collection of related records stored in a computer in a systematic way, so that a computer program can use it in certain ways. Mambo is database driven software. Your content, information about users, the layout of the pages of your site, etc are all stored as records in the database. Mambo then retrieves the records it needs in order to dynamically generate the pages you see on your website.
A database is an organised collection of related records stored in a computer in a systematic way, so that a computer program can use it in certain ways. Mambo is database driven software. Your content, information about users, the layout of the pages of your site, etc are all stored as records in the database. Mambo then retrieves the records it needs in order to dynamically generate the pages you see on your website.
Editor
1) A user level within Mambo. Editor users only have access to Frontend functions. An editor can originate new material and submit it. An editor can also edit any material on the site, but cannot publish new material. 2) An editor is a piece of software that enables the user to do work on a document. Mambo supports the use of WYSIWYG editors to help to build content. A standard WYSIWYG editor is shipped with Mambo, third party alternatives are available, or you can build content without using a special editor.
1) A user level within Mambo. Editor users only have access to Frontend functions. An editor can originate new material and submit it. An editor can also edit any material on the site, but cannot publish new material. 2) An editor is a piece of software that enables the user to do work on a document. Mambo supports the use of WYSIWYG editors to help to build content. A standard WYSIWYG editor is shipped with Mambo, third party alternatives are available, or you can build content without using a special editor.
Frontend
The Frontend is the website that your visitors (or registered users) see. When you browse to your site using public URL's, eg.http://yoursite.com, you are looking at the frontend. Certain classes of registered users can access functions through the frontend of your site.
The Frontend is the website that your visitors (or registered users) see. When you browse to your site using public URL's, eg.http://yoursite.com, you are looking at the frontend. Certain classes of registered users can access functions through the frontend of your site.
Frontpage
The Frontpage is a built-in Component, which shows all the published content items from your site marked with the parameter "Show on Frontpage". You may configure the display of the Frontpage by editing the menu item associated with it, usually the Home menu item. The ordering of your Frontpage Content Items is done using the Frontpage Manager option under the Content menu option.
The Frontpage is a built-in Component, which shows all the published content items from your site marked with the parameter "Show on Frontpage". You may configure the display of the Frontpage by editing the menu item associated with it, usually the Home menu item. The ordering of your Frontpage Content Items is done using the Frontpage Manager option under the Content menu option.
Hierarchy
A hierarchy refers to a set of classes and their interrelationship. It is a series of ordered groupings within the system. You will most often see the word used in relation to user management.
A hierarchy refers to a set of classes and their interrelationship. It is a series of ordered groupings within the system. You will most often see the word used in relation to user management.
Intro Text
The Intro Text is a required field that must contain content when creating a new content item or editing an existing content item. It is the introductory text for the page. If text has been added to the Main Text field and the content item is checked to "Show on Frontpage", a "Read More" link will be shown, pointing to the full content item. Intro Text and Main Text only are used in Content Items in the Section/Category hierarchy and are not used with Static Content Items.
The Intro Text is a required field that must contain content when creating a new content item or editing an existing content item. It is the introductory text for the page. If text has been added to the Main Text field and the content item is checked to "Show on Frontpage", a "Read More" link will be shown, pointing to the full content item. Intro Text and Main Text only are used in Content Items in the Section/Category hierarchy and are not used with Static Content Items.
Item
An Item is a discrete piece of content within the Mambo hierarchy. An item can be an article, a content category, a menu item or a link. When we refer to "content item" we are referring to an item within content, ie. your page.
An Item is a discrete piece of content within the Mambo hierarchy. An item can be an article, a content category, a menu item or a link. When we refer to "content item" we are referring to an item within content, ie. your page.
Main Text
When creating or editing a Content Item, the Main Text box contains the text you do not want to show on the Frontpage or any blog page. It shows up after clicking the "Read More" link that follows the Intro Text for the item. For Content Items that are never going to be shown on the Frontpage or a blog page, it is fine to just add all your content to the Intro Text field. Keep in mind, however, that future versions may use Intro Text a little differently.
When creating or editing a Content Item, the Main Text box contains the text you do not want to show on the Frontpage or any blog page. It shows up after clicking the "Read More" link that follows the Intro Text for the item. For Content Items that are never going to be shown on the Frontpage or a blog page, it is fine to just add all your content to the Intro Text field. Keep in mind, however, that future versions may use Intro Text a little differently.
MainBody
Defined in the PHP code as <?php mosMainBody(); ?>, this displays content from Mambo components, such as content items etc.
Defined in the PHP code as <?php mosMainBody(); ?>, this displays content from Mambo components, such as content items etc.
Mambot
A Mambot is a plugin that works behind the scenes. It performs some useful function such as modifying content before display, extending the site search to cover additional types of content or adding to the core functionality. There are a number of hooks that trigger mambots for a variety of purposes. Mambo provides a number of Mambots in the core distribution. There are also a number of 3rd party mambots that extend Mambo's functionality, and each will have a description of what it will do.
A Mambot is a plugin that works behind the scenes. It performs some useful function such as modifying content before display, extending the site search to cover additional types of content or adding to the core functionality. There are a number of hooks that trigger mambots for a variety of purposes. Mambo provides a number of Mambots in the core distribution. There are also a number of 3rd party mambots that extend Mambo's functionality, and each will have a description of what it will do.
Manager
A user level within Mambo. Manager users have access to some Backend and all Frontend functions.
A user level within Mambo. Manager users have access to some Backend and all Frontend functions.
Mass Mail
A core Mambo component that allows emails to be sent to user groups.
A core Mambo component that allows emails to be sent to user groups.
Module
Modules are small content items that can be displayed in any of the positions provided by your template. They do not process user input, but can be constructed to accept input and pass it to a component. Modules are installed from the Administrator Backend. Mambo includes a number of modules, such as Main Menu, Top menu, Template Chooser, Polls, Newsflash, and the Hit Counter. 3rd party developers also produce Mambo modules that extend the functionality of Mambo. They are often, but not always, provided to work with related components.
Modules are small content items that can be displayed in any of the positions provided by your template. They do not process user input, but can be constructed to accept input and pass it to a component. Modules are installed from the Administrator Backend. Mambo includes a number of modules, such as Main Menu, Top menu, Template Chooser, Polls, Newsflash, and the Hit Counter. 3rd party developers also produce Mambo modules that extend the functionality of Mambo. They are often, but not always, provided to work with related components.
Newsfeed
A Newsfeed is a way of sharing content between different sites. Mambo allows you to both offer and receive newsfeeds in the major formats, such as RSS and Atom.
A Newsfeed is a way of sharing content between different sites. Mambo allows you to both offer and receive newsfeeds in the major formats, such as RSS and Atom.
Open Source
The philosophy behind Open source (OS) software is to encourage collaborative development for the public good. The code is generally able to be viewed, modified, and redistributed without charge. The only restriction is that any distribution of a product that includes open source software must itself be open source. For the definition which applies to Mambo, please see http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition_plain.php. All the source code for Mambo is open source and is able to be viewed and changed by any user, but you are encouraged to contribute any developments back to the community.
The philosophy behind Open source (OS) software is to encourage collaborative development for the public good. The code is generally able to be viewed, modified, and redistributed without charge. The only restriction is that any distribution of a product that includes open source software must itself be open source. For the definition which applies to Mambo, please see http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition_plain.php. All the source code for Mambo is open source and is able to be viewed and changed by any user, but you are encouraged to contribute any developments back to the community.
Page Title
This is the name that is displayed above a Content Item.
This is the name that is displayed above a Content Item.
Parameters
Parameters pass values to functions within the code. Mambo has a number of user-changeable parameters that allow you to alter the presentation of specific items, menus or modules.
Parameters pass values to functions within the code. Mambo has a number of user-changeable parameters that allow you to alter the presentation of specific items, menus or modules.
Pathway
The pathway in Mambo is a form of breadcrumb navigation. The term, "breadcrumb" comes from the old fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, where the children leave a trail of bread crumbs (little pieces of bread) as they venture into a forest, so they could follow their trail later and find their way home. So, the breadcrumb navigation that the Mambo pathway uses is a topic path which shows the location of the current page in the context of the website information structure.
The pathway in Mambo is a form of breadcrumb navigation. The term, "breadcrumb" comes from the old fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, where the children leave a trail of bread crumbs (little pieces of bread) as they venture into a forest, so they could follow their trail later and find their way home. So, the breadcrumb navigation that the Mambo pathway uses is a topic path which shows the location of the current page in the context of the website information structure.
Polls
A core Mambo component and module that allow a poll to be displayed on your Mambo website. A poll is a short survey where you enter a question and give some answers for your visitors to select from. Visitors then "vote" by choosing which answer suits them best, and view the results of all voting.
A core Mambo component and module that allow a poll to be displayed on your Mambo website. A poll is a short survey where you enter a question and give some answers for your visitors to select from. Visitors then "vote" by choosing which answer suits them best, and view the results of all voting.
Preview
The Preview in your Administrator Backend enables a popup window so you can see what your content item would look like in the Frontend of your site.
The Preview in your Administrator Backend enables a popup window so you can see what your content item would look like in the Frontend of your site.
Published
This defines the state of various parts of your Mambo installation. The published state tells the system that the content is active and available for display. For example, installed elements will only display on your website if they are published. Content items also cannot be seen from the Frontend until they are published. (Except that if you are logged in as administrator, you will see both published and unpublished content, with a legend showing the status). You can set a start and end date for the publishing of content items, which is an effective way to ensure that articles are only shown at appropriate times.
This defines the state of various parts of your Mambo installation. The published state tells the system that the content is active and available for display. For example, installed elements will only display on your website if they are published. Content items also cannot be seen from the Frontend until they are published. (Except that if you are logged in as administrator, you will see both published and unpublished content, with a legend showing the status). You can set a start and end date for the publishing of content items, which is an effective way to ensure that articles are only shown at appropriate times.
Publisher
A user level within Mambo. Publisher users only have access to Frontend functions. A publisher can originate and edit, like an Editor, and additionally has the ability to publish new items.
A user level within Mambo. Publisher users only have access to Frontend functions. A publisher can originate and edit, like an Editor, and additionally has the ability to publish new items.
Record
A database record is a combination of data fields stored in a database. In a relational database, records are more often called rows and a set of rows constitutes a table.
A database record is a combination of data fields stored in a database. In a relational database, records are more often called rows and a set of rows constitutes a table.
Registered User
A user level within Mambo. Registered users only have access to Frontend functions. Registered user is the basic level of user, as opposed to visitors who have not logged in. There are higher levels, such as Author or Publisher.
A user level within Mambo. Registered users only have access to Frontend functions. Registered user is the basic level of user, as opposed to visitors who have not logged in. There are higher levels, such as Author or Publisher.
Section
A Section is a collection of Categories that are related in some way. It is part of the Section/Category/Content Item hierarchy.
A Section is a collection of Categories that are related in some way. It is part of the Section/Category/Content Item hierarchy.
SEF
SEF stands for "Search Engine Friendly". Mambo has included an option to enable SEF URL's and there are a number of 3rd party add-ons which extend the functionality to make even nicer URL's. From version 4.6 the Mambo SEF supports the well known sef_ext.php standard for making component URLs more friendly. The term "Search Engine Friendly" is a bit of a misnomer, a legacy term going back to when Search Engines were not able to process dynamic URL's. It is still important to have "SEF" enabled, but much more from a human perspective than a search engine perspective.
SEF stands for "Search Engine Friendly". Mambo has included an option to enable SEF URL's and there are a number of 3rd party add-ons which extend the functionality to make even nicer URL's. From version 4.6 the Mambo SEF supports the well known sef_ext.php standard for making component URLs more friendly. The term "Search Engine Friendly" is a bit of a misnomer, a legacy term going back to when Search Engines were not able to process dynamic URL's. It is still important to have "SEF" enabled, but much more from a human perspective than a search engine perspective.
Site
Sometimes also referred to as "website" or "web site", the Mambo Site is the website displayed to your visitors or users, containing all the content added either through the admin interface, or through the actions of Authors/Editors/Publishers. The site can be further extended by adding extra components, modules and mambots.
Sometimes also referred to as "website" or "web site", the Mambo Site is the website displayed to your visitors or users, containing all the content added either through the admin interface, or through the actions of Authors/Editors/Publishers. The site can be further extended by adding extra components, modules and mambots.
SSL
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer protocol. It encrypts the submitted data and provides a secure connection for protecting sensitive data. A site that sends a page controlled by SSL will have an URL that looks like this: https://yoursecuredomain.com Note the "s" after "http". This means that the protocol used to transfer the data is secure, and the data is encrypted to disallow public access. Most browsers will display a padlock to indicate that the user is on a secured page.
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer protocol. It encrypts the submitted data and provides a secure connection for protecting sensitive data. A site that sends a page controlled by SSL will have an URL that looks like this: https://yoursecuredomain.com Note the "s" after "http". This means that the protocol used to transfer the data is secure, and the data is encrypted to disallow public access. Most browsers will display a padlock to indicate that the user is on a secured page.
Static Content
A Static Content Item is a content item that does not belong to the Sections/Category/Content Item hierarchy.
A Static Content Item is a content item that does not belong to the Sections/Category/Content Item hierarchy.
Super Administrator
A user level within Mambo, sometimes referred to as "Super Admin". Super Administrator users have full access to all Backend and Frontend functions. There must be at least one for all Mambo sites. One Super Administrator is created upon the initial installation of Mambo.
A user level within Mambo, sometimes referred to as "Super Admin". Super Administrator users have full access to all Backend and Frontend functions. There must be at least one for all Mambo sites. One Super Administrator is created upon the initial installation of Mambo.
Syndication
A core Mambo component. The process, using a Newsfeed, by which a website is able to share information, such as content items, with other websites.
A core Mambo component. The process, using a Newsfeed, by which a website is able to share information, such as content items, with other websites.
Templates
Templates define the layout of your Mambo website. You can assign different templates to various pages of your website. There are two types of templates used, one for the Frontend (the site templates that give your site its look), another for the Backend (the templates that give you the look and layout of your Administrator Backend).
Templates define the layout of your Mambo website. You can assign different templates to various pages of your website. There are two types of templates used, one for the Frontend (the site templates that give your site its look), another for the Backend (the templates that give you the look and layout of your Administrator Backend).
Title Alias
This is an alternative title for Content Items, usually shorter. This field is not used much by the Mambo core itself. The main area where it is used is when creating menu item links from within the content item (as opposed to through the menu manager), Mambo will use the Title Alias if it exists as the name of the link. Some SEF scripts and dynamic title/meta scripts use it. There are plans for more use of the Title Alias in Mambo in the future.
This is an alternative title for Content Items, usually shorter. This field is not used much by the Mambo core itself. The main area where it is used is when creating menu item links from within the content item (as opposed to through the menu manager), Mambo will use the Title Alias if it exists as the name of the link. Some SEF scripts and dynamic title/meta scripts use it. There are plans for more use of the Title Alias in Mambo in the future.
Web Links
A Mambo core component that provides a directory where you can add links to other websites. The links may be organised in categories.
A Mambo core component that provides a directory where you can add links to other websites. The links may be organised in categories.
Wrapper
The Wrapper is a built-in Mambo component, which can display any URL in your website. This can be used to wrap an application like a forum or a gallery, individual pages as well as an entire website. The Mambo wrapper is essentially an iFrame.
The Wrapper is a built-in Mambo component, which can display any URL in your website. This can be used to wrap an application like a forum or a gallery, individual pages as well as an entire website. The Mambo wrapper is essentially an iFrame.
WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What You See Is What You Get". 3rd party WYSIWYG editors allow you to edit items in a non-code format. There are several WYSIWYG editors available and working with Mambo. Some work only with the Mambo 4.5.x versions and others with Mambo 4.6.x so make sure you download the correct editor for your version of Mambo. MOStlyCE has versions for both Mambo 4.5.4 and 4.6.x.
WYSIWYG is an acronym for "What You See Is What You Get". 3rd party WYSIWYG editors allow you to edit items in a non-code format. There are several WYSIWYG editors available and working with Mambo. Some work only with the Mambo 4.5.x versions and others with Mambo 4.6.x so make sure you download the correct editor for your version of Mambo. MOStlyCE has versions for both Mambo 4.5.4 and 4.6.x.
