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Installation

Overview

This document provides comprehensive installation and setup instructions for [PROJECT_NAME].

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Installation Methods
• Quick Start
• Detailed Installation
• Configuration
• Verification
• Troubleshooting
• Next Steps

Prerequisites

System Requirements

• Operating System: [Specify supported OS versions]
• Runtime: [e.g., PHP 8.1+, Node.js 20+, Python 3.9+]
• Memory: [Minimum RAM required]
• Disk Space: [Minimum disk space required]

Software Dependencies

Required:

• [List required dependencies with versions]
• Example: Git 2.30+
• Example: Composer 2.0+

Optional:

• [List optional dependencies]

Access Requirements

• [Any required access permissions, credentials, or accounts]
• Example: GitHub account for cloning private repositories
• Example: Database access credentials

Installation Methods

Method 1: Using Package Manager (Recommended)

For [Platform/Package Manager]:

# Installation command
[package-manager] install [package-name]

# Verify installation
[package-name] --version

Method 2: From Source

Clone the repository:

# Clone from GitHub
git clone https://github.com/[organization]/[repository].git
cd [repository]

# Checkout stable version (recommended)
git checkout tags/v[VERSION]

Method 3: Using Pre-built Binary/Package

Download and install:

# Download release
wget https://github.com/[organization]/[repository]/releases/download/v[VERSION]/[package-name]

# Make executable (if applicable)
chmod +x [package-name]

# Move to system path (optional)
sudo mv [package-name] /usr/local/bin/

Quick Start

For users who want to get started quickly:

# 1. Install
[installation-command]

# 2. Configure
[configuration-command]

# 3. Run
[run-command]

# 4. Verify
[verification-command]

Detailed Installation

Step 1: Prepare Environment

1.1 Install System Dependencies

For Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install [dependencies]

For macOS:

brew install [dependencies]

For Windows:

# PowerShell commands or link to Windows-specific guide

1.2 Set Up Environment Variables

# Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
export [VAR_NAME]=[value]

# Reload shell configuration
source ~/.bashrc

Step 2: Install Application

2.1 Install via [Method]

[Detailed installation commands with explanations]

2.2 Install Dependencies

# For PHP projects
composer install --no-dev

# For Node.js projects
npm install --production

# For Python projects
pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Initial Configuration

3.1 Create Configuration File

# Copy example configuration
cp config/config.example.php config/config.php

# Or use configuration wizard
php bin/configure.php

3.2 Configure Database (if applicable)

# Create database
mysql -u root -p -e "CREATE DATABASE [db_name];"

# Import schema
mysql -u root -p [db_name] < database/schema.sql

# Update configuration
nano config/database.php

3.3 Set Permissions

# Set appropriate ownership
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/[project]

# Set directory permissions (755)
find /var/www/[project] -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;

# Set file permissions (644 for most files)
find /var/www/[project] -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;

# Make executable files executable (if needed)
chmod +x /var/www/[project]/bin/*

# Restrict sensitive directories (storage, cache, logs)
chmod 750 /var/www/[project]/storage
chmod 750 /var/www/[project]/cache

Step 4: Initialize Application

4.1 Run Setup Script

# Run initialization
php bin/setup.php

# Or for other platforms
./scripts/setup.sh

4.2 Create Admin User (if applicable)

# Create first admin user
php bin/create-admin.php --email=admin@example.com --name="Admin User"

Configuration

Configuration Files

File	Purpose	Required
config/config.php	Main configuration	Yes
config/database.php	Database settings	Yes
config/cache.php	Cache configuration	No
.env	Environment variables	Yes

Essential Configuration Options

config/config.php:

return [
    'app_name' => '[APPLICATION_NAME]',
    'app_url' => 'https://example.com',
    'debug' => false,  // Set to true for development
    'timezone' => 'UTC',
];

Database Configuration:

return [
    'host' => 'localhost',
    'port' => 3306,
    'database' => '[db_name]',
    'username' => '[db_user]',
    'password' => '[db_password]',
];

Environment Variables

Create .env file:

APP_ENV=production
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_URL=https://example.com

DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=[db_name]
DB_USERNAME=[db_user]
DB_PASSWORD=[db_password]

Verification

Verify Installation

Check version:

[command] --version
# Expected output: v[VERSION]

Run health check:

[command] health-check
# or
php bin/health-check.php

Test basic functionality:

# Run test command
[command] test

# Access web interface
curl http://localhost:[port]/health

Expected Output

✓ Application installed successfully
✓ Database connection established
✓ All dependencies available
✓ Configuration valid
✓ System ready for use

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Installation fails with dependency error

Symptom:

Error: Package [package-name] not found

Solution:

# Update package manager
[package-manager] update

# Retry installation
[package-manager] install [package-name]

Issue: Database connection fails

Symptom:

Error: SQLSTATE[HY000] [2002] Connection refused

Solution:

1. Verify database service is running:

   sudo systemctl status mysql
   

2. Check database credentials in configuration

3. Verify database host and port are correct

Issue: Permission denied errors

Symptom:

Error: Permission denied: /var/www/[project]/storage

Solution:

# Fix ownership
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/[project]

# Fix permissions
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/[project]/storage

Getting Help

If you encounter issues not covered here:

1. Check Logs:

   tail -f logs/application.log
   tail -f /var/log/apache2/error.log
   

2. Enable Debug Mode:

   # In config/config.php
   'debug' => true
   

3. Consult Documentation:

   • Troubleshooting Guide
   • FAQ

4. Community Support:

   • GitHub Issues: [link]
   • Discussion Forum: [link]
   • Email: support@example.com

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Review Configuration:

   • Configuration Guide
   • Security Hardening

2. Read Getting Started:

   • Quick Start Guide
   • User Guide

3. For Developers:

   • Development Setup
   • Contributing Guidelines

4. For Operators:

   • Deployment Guide
   • Monitoring Setup

Additional Resources

• Project Documentation
• API Reference
• Change Log
• Security Policy

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Support

For installation support:

• Documentation: Review all guides in docs/guide/
• Issues: Report problems at GitHub Issues
• Email: support@mokoconsulting.tech

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Last Updated: [DATE] Version: [VERSION]

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Repo: Template-Client-WaaS · MokoStandards

Revision	Date	Author	Description
1.0	2026-05-09	Moko Consulting	Initial version