In this video we'll take on the specific task of getting everything in place to run the Drupal installation script, all from the command line. We'll get a copy of the Drupal code (using three different methods: FTP, CVS and Drush), copy our settings.php file, and then create a new database and database user.

Angie Byron, Addi Berry, Nate Haug, and Jeff Robbins report back from DrupalCon Copenhagen.

I had a great time at Drupalcon Copenhagen! Thanks to everyone who made it happen. I did one presentation this time around, "The Command Line is your friend." It covered the basic commands for getting around and doing things, most of which are covered in more detail in the Command Line Basics video series. One thing that was new and that I ended up not having time to get to in Copenhagen was showing how to install Drupal from the command line. A number of people expressed interest in seeing that part, so I promised I'd make a video of it, and now I've gotten it done. I'm attaching the slides from the presentation here as well, so please have some fun playing around on the command line.

• Archive.org video of the live presentation
• My slides as a PDF
• The new Command Line Basics: Install Drupal video

I had the opportunity to present to a local organization in Salt Lake City on the techniques Lullabot uses for making kick ass presentations and how we streamline our presentations so they're reusable amongst our teaching staff. Watch the video below and download the slides.

• Ditch PowerPoint. PowerPoint prefers boredom, repetition and information fatigue.
• Do a cold open and talk about something relevant: the weather, the setting, world news.
• Kill the bullet points. People don't retain bullet points. They retain the story.
• Don't apologize for a demonstration not working as expected. Either figure it out together with the audience or simply move on.
• Simple, but not simplistic. You're audience is smart. A one-by-one reveal of bullet points is simplistic. A large photo with a brief message is simple (and brilliant).
• When creating reusable slides, use learning objectives and outlines to supplement the presentation while leaving room for each presenter to share their stories.
• Make it fun! Connect the presentation to what you're passionate about.