Installation

Welcome to the installation section. This documentation provides two distinct guides to cater to different needs:

1. Docker Guide: For the fastest way to set up ErbslandFORMER on a server that supports Docker containers, refer to the docker installation guide.

2. Step-by-Step Guide: A comprehensive step-by-step guide that offers detailed instructions for each step of the installation process. This guide is ideal for users who are setting up the application for the first time and need thorough explanations.

3. System Administrators Guide: A condensed guide for system administrators that contains only the essential setup information in a compact format. This guide is suitable for experienced system administrators who are familiar with the general installation procedures and need a quick reference.

Contents:

• Installation via Docker
  • Clone the Repository
  • Prepare the Configuration
  • Build the Docker Image
  • Start the Docker Container
  • Accessing the Application
  • Monitoring and Logs
  • Updating the Application
  • Backing Up Data
  • Security Considerations
  • Troubleshooting
• Installation, Step by Step
  • About this Guide
  • Install the Required Packages
  • Enable and Start Redis
  • Enable and Start MariaDB
  • Set Up the Database
  • Create a new User for the Application
  • Prepare the Application Directory
  • Clone the Application Repository
  • Create the Virtual Python Environment
  • Configure the Application
  • A First Test
  • Collect All Static Files
  • Initialize the Database
  • Create the Super User Account
  • Add the First User
  • Set Up the Backend System Service
  • Update the WSGI Configuration
  • Configure Apache for the Frontend
  • Test the Application
• Installation for System Administrators
  • Requirements
  • Application User
  • Application Directory Structure
  • Setup Redis and MariaDB
  • System Setup
  • Setup the Backend Process
  • Configure Apache
  • Done
• Update Existing Installation