Setup Overview

This section covers initial system setup and configuration.

Setup Steps

1. Installation - Server deployment and software installation
2. Database - Database configuration and initial setup
3. Environment - Environment variables and application settings

Prerequisites

Before setup, ensure you have:

• Server meeting system requirements
• Database server (PostgreSQL 15+)
• Session store (Valkey or Redis)
• Administrator access
• Network/firewall access configured

Quick Start

For development environments, see the Developer Setup Guide.

For production deployment:

1. Complete Installation
2. Configure Database
3. Set Environment Variables
4. Run initial setup scripts
5. Create admin user

Post-Setup

After installation:

1. Configure Organization
2. Set up Academic Calendar
3. Configure Authorization