Ensemble CMS
Ensemble CMS is the Web content management system for Virginia Tech. It allows website contributors to update their Web content without worrying about the technical details of creating, editing, and maintaining websites.
Ensemble User's Bulletin
Monday, April 22nd, 2013:
Mac users who have updated to the latest versions of Firefox and Java may experience difficulties using the CMS. Some problems that have been reported are browser crashes and the inability to save edited items. To remedy the problem, we recommend installing Firefox Aurora and modifying some settings in the Java Control Panel. To make the modifications in the Java Control Panel, head to System Preferences > Java > Control Panel > Advanced > Mixed Code and select "Enable - Hide warning and run" and click "OK". We are in contact with the vendor to resolve the problem and apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
Thursday, April 11th, 2013:
Online training sessions are now available for the Intro, Addition Content and Navigation courses. Need to start building your site right away, need a quick refresher on something covered in class or an accelerated training session, our online courses are a perfect solution.
This enterprise system is administered jointly by University Relations, sponsor of the CMS project, and Information Technology.
Ready to Join
Looking for the actual CMS? Visit https://ensemble.vt.edu. You'll need to log in with your Virginia Tech PID. Also, you won't have access if you aren't a member of a CMS community.
Ensemble News & Updates
Click here to see a list of recent updates, fixes, and changes to the Ensemble CMS. If there's something we can do to make the system fit your needs, please let us know.
- 2012 Ensemble CMS survey results (PDF | 173KB)
- March 2012 Ensemble CMS Meeting presentation (PDF | 208KB)
Training Resources
Class presentations
CMS training courses available
- Introduction to the Ensemble CMS
- Additional Content and Discussion
- Navigation within the Ensemble CMS
- Local Assets within the Ensemble CMS
- Ensemble CMS: Web Development Discussion
Online Sessions
Traditional Sessions
Need Help?
The Ensemble CMS team is available to provide further assistance, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For help or training using Ensemble:
- Please contact 4-HELP
- You can also send an e-mail to ensemble@vt.edu*
*Please direct problems with www.offices.ext.vt.edu to aghelp@vt.edu, or refer to the college's Ensemble CMS Training and Support Page.