[BlueOnyx:16952] Re: Web app installer for BX

[Michael Stauber]

Hi Richard,

> Does the Wordpress Installer set up the site with the database connected
> and, in doing so, does it maintain the security/permissions so the site is
> unlikely to get compromised?

Yes, the WebApp installer deploys Wordpress (or any other WebApp you
have) into the desired Vsite, creates a database for it and applies the
PHP settings that are usually needed to get it running.

The siteAdmin can manage it himself or can even deploy WebApps himself.
The WebApp installer also includes a GUI for this, which not only
handles installs, but also backups of the database and web content of
the deployed app and their reinstalls by the siteAdmin.

> In other words, is this something we can let a
> user do themselves without much chance of them fouling it all up?

They're users. They will find a way to foul it up. :p

It's pretty intuitive. If they screw it up, they can just click on a
button and can restore the WebApp and its contends from the last backup.

> Also, if we ever need to wipe and reinstall the server will the apps, mail
> scanner or other packages still be valid so they can be reinstalled?

Yes. Purchases remain valid and can be reinstalled again. If you had
bought one item of a package, you can use it on one server. Once it's
installed, it's in use. Once it's no longer in use (because it got
uninstalled or because the server died) it can be used somewhere else again.

If you uninstall the PKGs before you wipe the box you can simply
reinstall them again after you have re-imaged the server. Without our
intervention or assistance. There are cases where we might have to
"shake things loose" manually so that you can reinstall. But as long as
the new server has the same primary IP after the re-imaging that's
usually not necessary.

So after the re-imaging you'd install the PKGs again via NewLinQ and
would bring the Vsites and Users aboard via CMU and you'd be up and
running again in no time.

-- 
With best regards

Michael Stauber