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I've been building with Drupal for many years now, especially in secure environments, and can't help thinking that over time the need to use additional tools to maintain it has dramatically increased.

Drupal used to be much more simple to build & administer when tun locally first then deployed, but now community notes assume you use Drush & Composer, which aren't really necessary if you know PHP dev & MySql administration.

I can't help thinking that the additional management tools mostly serve to help someone track how & where people are using Drupal by reporting specific build/deployment info & dev activity...

I haven't evaluated the add-ons yet, but may have to, because I regularly assure my clients their data and IP is safe. Also, running certain tools in firewalled environments causes a lot of issues & often requires whitelisting. If there are security gaps, we'll need to shift to a different solution, kust on principle alone.

It's important for Drupal to be fully transparent about what they monitor.

Hey everyone,

​I’m looking to get into CRM systems, but I’m starting completely from scratch with zero prior experience. My goal is to build new skills for my career but the sheer number of platforms and learning paths is a bit overwhelming.

​For those who have been in my shoes or work with CRMs daily, I’d love to get your advice on a few things:

​Where should I start? Which platform offers the best learning curve for a beginner (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho)?

​Theory vs. Practice: Is it better to learn general sales/CRM processes first, or just jump straight into hands-on tools like HubSpot Academy or Salesforce Trailhead?

​Practice Projects: What kind of small "sandbox" or mock projects can a beginner build to get actual practical experience without real company data?

​Certifications: Are there any free certificates that actually hold value on a resume or LinkedIn?

​Looking back: If you had to start learning CRMs all over again today, what would you do differently?

​Any recommendations for courses, YouTube channels, or general tips would be hugely appreciated!

Recommend a CRM to me for a 1-2 person business that operates vending machines. Needs to be designed for tracking 1-3 month sales pipeline not focused on reporting to management that doesn’t exist in this business.

Needs to track:
-Cold Calls (in-person)
-Cold Calls (phone)
-Website generated inbound leads
-Manage contract/agreements
-Manage Customer Support requests

Other needs:
-Affordable for a 1-2 person business
-User Friendly for inexperienced salesman
-Scalable up to a 20 person business.