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Copyright (C) 2025 Moko Consulting <hello@mokoconsulting.tech>
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This file is part of a Moko Consulting project.
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SPDX-LICENSE-IDENTIFIER: GPL-3.0-or-later
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This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
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This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the IMPLIED WARRANTY of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
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You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License (./LICENSE.md).
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# FILE INFORMATION
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DEFGROUP: Joomla.Plugin
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INGROUP: MokoWaaS.Guides
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REPO: https://github.com/mokoconsulting-tech/mokowaas
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VERSION: 02.34.45
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PATH: /docs/guides/installation-guide.md
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BRIEF: Installation guide for the MokoWaaS system plugin
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NOTE: First document in the guide set
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# MokoWaaS Installation Guide (VERSION: 02.34.45)
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## Introduction
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The MokoWaaS Installation Guide provides the authoritative process for deploying the system plugin within WaaS-managed Joomla environments. The installation ensures consistent application of MokoWaaS branding policy, identity governance, and terminology alignment across all administrative interfaces.
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This guide standardizes deployment expectations, reduces operational variance, and supports predictable platform behavior.
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## Requirements
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Before installation, ensure the following conditions are met:
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* Joomla 5.x operational environment
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* PHP 8.1 or higher
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* Administrative access credentials
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* Validated MokoWaaS plugin package from an approved release channel
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* Recommended: environment snapshot or backup prior to installation
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## Obtaining the Package
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To maintain integrity and compliance:
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1. Acquire the plugin package from the official MokoConsulting repository or release channel.
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2. Validate package checksum or digital signature if provided.
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3. Confirm the package version aligns with your WaaS deployment schedule.
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## Installation Steps
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Follow these steps to install the plugin:
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1. Log in to the Joomla Administrator dashboard.
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2. Navigate to **System > Extensions > Install**.
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3. Choose **Upload Package File**.
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4. Upload the MokoWaaS plugin package.
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5. Confirm successful installation in the extension status message.
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## Activation
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After installation, the plugin must be activated:
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1. Navigate to **System > Plugins**.
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2. Search for **MokoWaaS**.
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3. Confirm the plugin type is **System**.
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4. Set status to **Enabled**.
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5. Save and close.
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## Post Installation Validation
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To ensure proper activation and system compatibility, verify the following:
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* MokoWaaS branding appears in the administrator footer.
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* Terminology updates apply consistently across admin UI.
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* No conflicts with templates, overrides, or extensions.
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* Joomla and PHP logs show no errors related to the plugin.
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## Rollback Procedure
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If the plugin introduces issues or conflicts:
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1. Disable the plugin via **System > Plugins**.
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2. Clear Joomla and browser cache.
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3. Test affected interfaces and confirm restoration of stability.
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4. Restore environment snapshot if the issue persists.
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## Revision History
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| Date | Author | Description |
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| ---------- | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
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| 2025-12-11 | Jonathan Miller (@jmiller) | Rewrite for version 01.03.00 |
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