OIT is now offering common good virtual servers. I'm sure they could meet your needs. I've never had a problem getting NTS to route a yourname.umn.edudomain to a server either. I'm uncertain whether they would support non-umn.edu domains though. http://www.oit.umn.edu/virtual-server/ On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Theresa Tichich <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > We use the UThink (moveabletype) service as well and port the blog entries > through an RSS reader and "embed" those entries into our web pages. > > I did ask this in a vague fashion, as David pointed out. We have someone > in the college who has developed a site using Wordpress. The problem is we > don't have the resources to support the software on our servers nor do we > have the resources to support a third party URL. Does anyone on campus host > wordpress? > > Thanks. TT > > > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Kristofer Layon <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I agree and add to David's comment, noting that MT also has support for >> regular pages if you implement something called the "professional web site" >> option. I'm trying it out on my blog but haven't learned about it much yet. >> But aside from that change, I've used the Library's UThink MY service for >> years and think it's great. >> >> MT is definitely a contender for a web-based CMS. And if the Libraries >> ever opened up UThink blogs and sites to having custom URLs (so that they >> didn't require *blog.lib.umn.edu*), it would be a great web hosting >> service. That said, I use z.umn.edu to give myself a short URL so that's >> a decent workaround. (though it's not a persistent URL and just redirects >> to the long URL) >> >> Kris Layon >> >> >> Kristofer D. Layon >> Web Design & Social Media >> 612.624.4545 : http://z.umn.edu/klayon : http://twitter.com/klayon >> - - - - - - >> Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration >> University of Minnesota Twin Cities >> http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/communications/ >> >> >> On Mar 9, 2011, at 10:19 AM, David Peterson wrote: >> >> Since this was a vague email at it's best, I will stick my neck out for >> the UThink blogs. They use the Movable Type framework. We use this for our >> department, and you can embedded RSS feeds or whatever in your site. I >> looked into Word Press but did not want to get into maintaining the >> software. The only issue is your are stuck on the Libraries schedule, but >> they have been very good with support, etc. It has built in x500 users >> already, so any one in your department can easily be added, etc. >> >> If you are simply going for the easiest route, check it out. That said, WP >> offers many other things besides just the blogging side, but if you are >> looking just for the blog piece, check it out. >> >> Dave >> >> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Peter Fleck <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Yes, Theresa, there is a hidden WordPress cadre at the U of MN fighting >>> against the hordes who would have you use Drupal or UMContent and proving >>> that life can be much easier in the world of web development. >>> >>> :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) >>> >>> I know Patrick Johnson at the new LT Media Lab is investing heavily in >>> WordPress. Tell him I sent you. >>> http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/LTMediaLab >>> http://lt.umn.edu/ >>> >>> Minneapolis has a very vibrant WordPress community. You can plug in to it >>> via the Google Group. >>> http://groups.google.com/group/mpls-stpaul-wordpress?hl=en >>> >>> Tooting horn: Toby Cryns and I will be doing a WP session at Minnewebcon. >>> Toby is often known as "Mr. WordPress" in these parts. >>> http://minnewebcon.umn.edu/sessions.php#fleck >>> >>> Peter >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Kristofer Layon wrote: >>> >>> And to add to Tony: WP has a "Pages" module as well as (blog) "Entries", >>>> so it can work well for managing more traditional site content (minus blog >>>> elements like commenting, etc.). That's how I use the regular edition of WP >>>> for a personal web site. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Tony Thomas <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> >>>> We used it at my former job and I use it on several side projects as >>>>> well. >>>>> >>>>> To add to Kris' comments, I know Best Buy uses WordPress MU to support >>>>> something like 500 store blogs with nearly 1,000 users. In other words, it >>>>> seems to scale well for enterprise level applications. >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Kristofer Layon <[log in to unmask]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> I don't use it here at work, but I do note that WordPress MU (Multi >>>>> User) might be a good option in this context. >>>>> >>>>> And based on two HighEdWeb conferences that I've attended, there seems >>>>> to be a lot of WordPress MU use across higher ed. In case you're involved >>>>> in the HighEdWeb community --- that could be another good source of ideas >>>>> and support. >>>>> >>>>> Kris >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kristofer D. Layon >>>>> Web Design & Social Media >>>>> 612.624.4545 : http://z.umn.edu/klayon : http://twitter.com/klayon >>>>> - - - - - - >>>>> Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration >>>>> University of Minnesota Twin Cities >>>>> http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/communications/ >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Theresa Tichich wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Is anyone working with WordPress? >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. >>>>>> >>>>>> Theresa Tichich >>>>>> Web and Multimedia Services Manager >>>>>> College of Design >>>>>> University of Minnesota >>>>>> 32 McNeal Hall >>>>>> St. Paul, MN 55108 >>>>>> 612-626-5968 >>>>>> [log in to unmask] >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Tony Thomas >>>>> Web Developer >>>>> University of Minnesota >>>>> Student Unions & Activities >>>>> 300 Washington Ave SE, Ste 500 >>>>> Minneapolis MN 55455 >>>>> >>>>> Direct: 612-626-9820 >>>>> Fax: 612-624-7256 >>>>> sua.umn.edu >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> ====================== >>> Peter Fleck >>> [log in to unmask] >>> 612-424-5107 >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> David Peterson >> IT Professional >> Office of Institutional Research >> University of Minnesota >> http://www.oir.umn.edu >> >> 612-625-0914 >> [log in to unmask] >> >> >> > > > -- > .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. > > Theresa Tichich > Web and Multimedia Services Manager > College of Design > University of Minnesota > 32 McNeal Hall > St. Paul, MN 55108 > 612-626-5968 > [log in to unmask] > -- Tony Thomas Web Developer University of Minnesota Student Unions & Activities 300 Washington Ave SE, Ste 500 Minneapolis MN 55455 Direct: 612-626-9820 Fax: 612-624-7256 sua.umn.edu <http://www.sua.umn.edu>