a general sense of the steps involved and then going back and reading the linked pages that it also includes. the goal is not to turn you into an "expert" but to provide you with enough basic information that you can recognize when you are dealing with an expert who already knows what you would otherwise need to learn and can provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision and has your long-term best interests at heart. there is little point in learning what they have taken years to learn and already know and are happy to share with you.
the forum search can also be a 