System Configuration Guide

This guide provides system administrators with detailed information on configuring Custojo to meet your organization's specific needs. Proper configuration ensures optimal performance, security, and user experience.

Initial Setup

System Requirements

Before configuring Custojo, ensure your environment meets these requirements:

• Server:

  • 4+ CPU cores
  • 8GB+ RAM (16GB+ recommended for larger deployments)
  • 100GB+ SSD storage
  • Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ or CentOS 8+)

• Database:

  • MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.5+
  • PostgreSQL 13+

• Web Server:

  • Nginx (recommended)
  • Apache with mod_php

• PHP:

  • PHP 8.1+
  • Required extensions: mysqli, pdo, gd, curl, mbstring, xml, zip

Installation Configuration

After installation, configure these essential settings:

1. Environment File

   • Set APP_ENV to 'production' for live environments
   • Configure APP_DEBUG (false in production)
   • Set APP_URL to your domain
   • Configure database connection details

2. Web Server Configuration

   • Set up proper URL rewriting
   • Configure SSL certificates
   • Optimize for static content delivery
   • Set appropriate file permissions

Core Configuration

General Settings

Configure the core system settings:

1. Company Information

   • Company name and logo
   • Default timezone
   • Regional settings (date format, currency, etc.)
   • Contact information

2. Email Configuration

   • SMTP server settings
   • Default sender address
   • Email templates
   • Email signature

3. File Storage

   • Storage location (local, S3, etc.)
   • File size limits
   • Allowed file types
   • Backup configuration

User Management

Set up user management policies:

1. Authentication Settings

   • Password policies
   • Multi-factor authentication
   • Session timeout settings
   • Failed login attempt handling

2. User Roles

   • Define role hierarchy
   • Configure role permissions
   • Set up department-specific roles
   • Create custom roles as needed

Security Configuration

Access Control

Configure access control settings:

1. IP Restrictions

   • Set up IP allowlists for admin access
   • Configure country-based restrictions
   • Set up VPN access requirements

2. API Security

   • Configure API authentication
   • Set up API rate limiting
   • Implement API access logs

Data Protection

Set up data protection measures:

1. Encryption

   • Configure database encryption
   • Set up file encryption
   • Implement secure communication

2. Privacy Settings

   • Configure data retention policies
   • Set up GDPR compliance features
   • Implement data anonymization

Performance Optimization

Caching

Configure caching for optimal performance:

1. Application Cache

   • Set up Redis or Memcached
   • Configure cache lifetime
   • Determine cache storage limits

2. Database Caching

   • Configure query cache
   • Set up result caching
   • Implement database connection pooling

Queue Configuration

Set up job queues for background processing:

1. Queue Workers

   • Configure number of workers
   • Set up queue priorities
   • Implement failed job handling

2. Scheduled Tasks

   • Configure cron jobs
   • Set up recurring tasks
   • Implement task monitoring

Integration Configuration

Third-Party Services

Configure integrations with external services:

1. Payment Gateways

   • Set up payment provider credentials
   • Configure payment methods
   • Implement payment webhooks

2. Email Services

   • Configure email delivery services
   • Set up email tracking
   • Implement email templates

API Configuration

Set up API access for external systems:

1. API Credentials

   • Generate API keys
   • Configure API scopes
   • Set up webhook endpoints

2. API Documentation

   • Configure API documentation
   • Set up API testing environment
   • Implement API versioning

Troubleshooting

Common Configuration Issues

Solutions for frequently encountered configuration problems:

1. Database Connection Issues

   • Check connection strings
   • Verify database user permissions
   • Test network connectivity

2. Email Configuration Problems

   • Verify SMTP settings
   • Check email templates
   • Test email delivery

Configuration Validation

Tools and methods to validate your configuration:

1. System Health Check

   • Run built-in diagnostics
   • Verify configuration values
   • Test critical functionality

2. Performance Testing

   • Benchmark system performance
   • Identify configuration bottlenecks
   • Optimize based on results

Best Practices

• Document all configuration changes
• Use environment-specific configuration files
• Implement configuration version control
• Test configuration changes in staging first
• Regularly review and update configurations
• Maintain configuration backups

By following these configuration guidelines, you'll ensure your Custojo system is optimized for your organization's specific needs while maintaining security, performance, and reliability.