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<p>&#039;__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Chapter 2 - Introduction}} {{DocumentationIdentity |byline= &#039;&#039;Why this manual exists and the responsibility it entrusts to every system administrator.&#039;&#039; |breadcrumb=<a href="/index.php/Main_Page" title="Main Page">🏠 Home</a> › <a href="/index.php/Draft:Documentation" title="Draft:Documentation">Documentation</a> &gt; <a href="/index.php/Draft:Documentation/Version_1.0" title="Draft:Documentation/Version 1.0">Version 1.0</a> &gt; <a href="/index.php/Draft:Documentation/Version_1.0/System_Administration_Manual" title="Draft:Documentation/Version 1.0/System Administration Manual">System Administraton Manual</a> &gt; &#039;&#039;&#039;Chapter 2 - In...&#039; താൾ സൃഷ്ടിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു</p> <p><b>പുതിയ താൾ</b></p><div>__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Chapter 2 - Introduction}}<br /> {{DocumentationIdentity <br /> |byline= &#039;&#039;Why this manual exists and the responsibility it entrusts to every system administrator.&#039;&#039;<br /> |breadcrumb=[[Main Page|🏠 Home]] › [[Draft:Documentation|Documentation]] &gt; [[Draft:Documentation/Version_1.0|Version 1.0]] &gt; [[Draft:Documentation/Version_1.0/System_Administration_Manual|System_Administration_Manual]] &gt; &#039;&#039;&#039;Chapter 2 - Introduction&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> }}<br /> {{DocumentationMetadata<br /> |manual=System_Administration_Manual : Chapter 2 - Introduction<br /> |version=1.0<br /> |status=Frozen<br /> |audience=System Administrators, Developers<br /> |updated=27 July 2026<br /> }}<br /> == 2.1 About Abhiprayavedi ==<br /> <br /> Abhiprayavedi is a web-based publishing platform built on MediaWiki to support the creation, editorial review, organisation, and publication of articles. It has been designed as a structured publishing environment rather than a conventional wiki, combining the flexibility of MediaWiki with customised workflows, templates, forms, and presentation components.<br /> <br /> The platform is intended to provide a consistent and sustainable environment for editors, administrators, and readers while preserving the openness, reliability, and extensibility of the underlying MediaWiki software.<br /> <br /> == 2.2 Purpose of the Manual ==<br /> <br /> The System Administrator&#039;s Manual provides the technical and administrative knowledge required to install, configure, maintain, secure, and develop the Abhiprayavedi platform.<br /> <br /> Rather than serving as a collection of isolated procedures, the manual explains the concepts, architecture, responsibilities, and operational practices that enable administrators to manage the platform confidently and responsibly.<br /> <br /> Where appropriate, the manual explains not only &#039;&#039;how&#039;&#039; a task is performed, but also &#039;&#039;why&#039;&#039; it is performed in that manner.<br /> <br /> == 2.3 Scope ==<br /> <br /> This manual covers the complete administrative life cycle of the Abhiprayavedi platform, including:<br /> <br /> * Platform architecture<br /> * Server environment<br /> * MediaWiki installation and configuration<br /> * Extension management<br /> * Template architecture<br /> * Editorial workflow<br /> * Security<br /> * User administration<br /> * Backup and recovery<br /> * System maintenance<br /> * Troubleshooting<br /> * Documentation and change management<br /> <br /> Editorial policies, content creation, and publishing guidelines are documented separately within the Abhiprayavedi Documentation Library.<br /> <br /> == 2.4 Relationship to Other Documentation ==<br /> <br /> The System Administrator&#039;s Manual forms one component of the Abhiprayavedi Documentation Library.<br /> <br /> It should be read alongside the Documentation Philosophy, Release Reference Manual, Release Notes, Audit Register, Release Declaration, and other technical or administrative documents prepared for the platform.<br /> <br /> Each document serves a distinct purpose. Together they provide a comprehensive understanding of the platform, its architecture, its operational practices, and the reasoning behind its design.<br /> <br /> == 2.5 Principles of Administration ==<br /> <br /> Successful administration depends upon understanding the platform before attempting to modify it.<br /> <br /> Administrators are encouraged to preserve architectural consistency, prefer native MediaWiki capabilities whenever practical, document significant changes, maintain reliable backups, and validate modifications before deploying them to the production environment.<br /> <br /> Careful administration contributes not only to system stability but also to the long-term sustainability of the platform.<br /> <br /> == 2.6 How to Use this Manual ==<br /> <br /> The chapters of this manual have been arranged in a progressive sequence.<br /> <br /> The early chapters introduce the platform, explain its underlying philosophy, and describe its architecture. Later chapters address installation, configuration, daily administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and long-term stewardship.<br /> <br /> Readers unfamiliar with MediaWiki are encouraged to read the chapters sequentially. Experienced administrators may consult individual chapters as reference material while performing specific administrative tasks.<br /> <br /> == 2.7 Concluding Remarks ==<br /> <br /> The purpose of this manual is not merely to document a software installation but to preserve the knowledge required to administer the Abhiprayavedi platform responsibly.<br /> <br /> By combining technical guidance with architectural understanding and administrative best practices, the manual seeks to enable successive generations of administrators to maintain, protect, and extend the platform with confidence.<br /> {{DocumentationNavigation <br /> |previous=[[/01-Preface|Preface]]<br /> |index=[[Draft:Documentation/Version_1.0/System_Administration_Manual]] <br /> |next=[[/03-Audience, Scope and Objectives|Audience, Scope and Objectives]]<br /> }}</div>

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