Congratulations on choosing Joomla! as your content management system. To help you get started, check out these excellent resources for securing your server and pointers to documentation and other helpful resources.
Security
On the Internet, security is always a concern. For that reason, you are encouraged to subscribe to the Joomla! Security Announcements for the latest information on new Joomla! releases, emailed to you automatically.
If this is one of your first Web sites, security considerations may seem complicated and intimidating. There are three simple steps that go a long way towards securing a Web site: (1) regular backups; (2) prompt updates to the latest Joomla! release; and (3) a good Web host. There are many other important security considerations that you can learn about by reading the Joomla! Security Checklist.
If you believe your Web site was attacked, or you think you have discovered a security issue in Joomla!, please do not post it in the Joomla! forums. Publishing this information could put other Web sites at risk. Instead, report possible security vulnerabilities to the Joomla! Security Task Force.
Learning Joomla!
A good place to start learning Joomla! is the "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Joomla!." There, you will find a Quick Start to Joomla! guide and video, amongst many other tutorials. The Joomla! Community Magazine also has articles for new learners and experienced users, alike. A great place to look for answers is the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). If you are stuck on a particular screen in the Administrator (which is where you are now), try clicking the Help toolbar button to get assistance specific to that page.
If you still have questions, please feel free to use the Joomla! Forums. The forums are an incredibly valuable resource for all levels of Joomla! users. Before you post a question, though, use the forum search (located at the top of each forum page) to see if the question has been asked and answered.
Getting Involved
If you want to help make Joomla! better, consider getting involved. There are many ways you can make a positive difference. Have fun using Joomla!.
