System Configuration Overview
Theme: Overview | Who is it for? System administrators who configure, install, upgrade, or maintain the OpCon platform
What Is It?
System configuration covers all server-level settings — from initial installation and upgrade procedures through runtime server options (logging, SMTP, SSO, notifications) and database management (mirroring, replication, backups).
When Would You Use It?
- System configuration covers all server-level settings — from initial installation and upgrade procedures through runtime server options (logging, SMTP, SSO, notifications) and database management (mirroring, replication, backups)
Why Would You Use It?
- Centralized control: System configuration covers all server-level settings — from initial installation and upgrade procedures through runtime server options (logging, SMTP, SSO, notifications) and database management (mirroring, replication, backups)
When would you use this section?
- Performing a new OpCon installation or upgrade
- Changing server options (SMTP relay, SSO provider, logging levels)
- Configuring or maintaining database mirroring or replication
- Running OpCon in a Docker container environment
- Running database maintenance or backup scripts
What is in this section?
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Options | Runtime configuration for all OpCon server settings |
| Configuration File | OpCon.config file reference for advanced server settings |
| Installation | Installing OpCon server components |
| Upgrade | Upgrading from a previous OpCon version |
| Breaking Changes | Changes in this version that may require action before upgrading |
| Components | Installed components and their versions |
| Docker | Running OpCon in a Docker container |
| Database Scripts | Maintenance and setup SQL scripts |
| Database | Failover, replication, mirroring, and backup procedures |
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Role | A named collection of privileges that can be assigned to one or more user accounts. Users in a role inherit all of that role's privileges. |
| SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) | The protocol used to send email notifications from OpCon when jobs, schedules, or machines trigger notification events. |
| SSO (Single Sign-On) | An authentication method that allows users to log in once and access multiple applications without re-entering credentials. |
FAQs
Q: What does the System Configuration Overview cover?
System configuration covers all server-level settings — from initial installation and upgrade procedures through runtime server options (logging, SMTP, SSO, notifications) and database management (mirroring, replication, backups).