Administrator Guide

This guide provides essential information for administrators managing a Maidan Cloud instance.

🛠️ Administrative Access

Admin Credentials

  • Generated Credentials: Admin credentials are generated during deployment
  • Credential Collection: Use generate-admin-credentials.sh script
  • Secure Storage: Store credentials in secure password manager
  • Access Control: Limit admin access to trusted community members

Service Admin URLs

📊 System Monitoring

Service Health

# Check container health
docker ps --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}" | grep healthy

# View service logs
docker logs -f <container-name>

# Monitor resource usage
docker stats

Performance Monitoring

  • Resource Usage: Monitor CPU, memory, disk usage
  • Network Traffic: Track bandwidth usage
  • Storage Growth: Monitor data volume growth
  • Service Uptime: Track service availability

👥 User Management

Authentik Administration

  • User Accounts: Create, modify, and disable user accounts
  • Group Management: Organize users into groups
  • Permission Assignment: Control access to services
  • SSO Configuration: Manage single sign-on settings

Service-Specific Users

  • Matrix: Manage Matrix users and rooms
  • WordPress: Manage website users and roles
  • PeerTube: Manage video platform users
  • Lemmy: Manage forum users and moderators

🔐 Security Management

Security Best Practices

  • Regular Updates: Keep all services updated
  • Access Monitoring: Monitor admin access logs
  • Backup Verification: Regularly test backup restoration
  • Security Scanning: Regular security assessments

Incident Response

  • Log Analysis: Monitor service logs for issues
  • User Reports: Handle user-reported security concerns
  • Service Isolation: Isolate compromised services
  • Communication: Keep community informed of security issues

💾 Backup & Recovery

Backup Strategy

  • Automated Backups: Regular automated backups
  • Data Priorities: Identify critical data for backup
  • Offsite Storage: Store backups in separate location
  • Retention Policy: Define backup retention periods

Recovery Procedures

  • Service Restoration: Restore individual services
  • Data Recovery: Recover specific data sets
  • Disaster Recovery: Full system restoration
  • Testing: Regular recovery testing

🔧 Service Configuration

Individual Service Management

  • Configuration Files: Service-specific settings
  • Environment Variables: Runtime configuration
  • Resource Limits: CPU and memory allocation
  • Network Configuration: Service connectivity

Integration Management

  • SSO Configuration: Single sign-on setup
  • Federation Settings: Inter-service communication
  • API Keys: Service-to-service authentication
  • Domain Configuration: Service URL management

📈 Scaling & Optimization

Performance Optimization

  • Resource Allocation: Optimize CPU and memory usage
  • Database Tuning: Optimize database performance
  • Caching: Implement caching strategies
  • Load Balancing: Distribute service load

Capacity Planning

  • Growth Monitoring: Track community growth
  • Resource Forecasting: Plan for future needs
  • Storage Planning: Manage data growth
  • Network Capacity: Plan for bandwidth needs

🔄 Updates & Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

  • Service Updates: Keep services current
  • Security Patches: Apply security updates promptly
  • Database Maintenance: Regular database optimization
  • Log Rotation: Manage log file sizes

Update Procedures

  • Testing: Test updates in development environment
  • Backup: Backup before major updates
  • Deployment: Staged update deployment
  • Rollback: Rollback procedures for failed updates

🤝 Community Management

Community Governance

  • Policy Enforcement: Implement community policies
  • Moderation: Coordinate community moderation
  • User Support: Provide technical support
  • Communication: Keep community informed

Service Administration

  • Content Moderation: Manage inappropriate content
  • User Disputes: Handle user conflicts
  • Resource Allocation: Manage community resources
  • Service Policies: Implement service-specific policies

📚 Documentation Management

Admin Documentation

  • Procedure Documentation: Document administrative procedures
  • Configuration Records: Keep configuration documentation
  • Change Logs: Track system changes
  • Knowledge Base: Maintain admin knowledge base

User Documentation

  • Service Guides: Maintain user service guides
  • FAQ Updates: Keep FAQ current
  • Training Materials: Create user training resources
  • Help Systems: Maintain in-service help systems

🔗 External Integration

Federation Management

  • Matrix Federation: Manage Matrix federation
  • PeerTube Federation: Manage video federation
  • Instance Policies: Define federation policies
  • Trust Relationships: Manage trusted instances

API Management

  • Service APIs: Manage service API access
  • Integration Keys: Manage external integration
  • Rate Limiting: Implement API rate limits
  • Monitoring: Monitor API usage

🆘 Support & Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Service Startup: Troubleshoot service startup issues
  • Performance Problems: Diagnose performance issues
  • User Access: Resolve user access problems
  • Data Corruption: Handle data integrity issues

Support Resources

  • Official Documentation: Service-specific documentation
  • Community Forums: Admin community support
  • Vendor Support: Enterprise support options
  • Emergency Contacts: Critical issue contacts

Effective administration requires ongoing attention to security, performance, and community needs. Regular monitoring and proactive maintenance ensure a healthy, secure platform for your community.