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Administrator Guide

This guide covers system administration features for managing the Learning Management System.

Admin Dashboard

The administrator dashboard provides:

  • System-wide statistics
  • User management overview
  • Course management tools
  • System health monitoring
  • Recent activity logs
  • Analytics and reports

User Management

Managing User Accounts

As an administrator, you can:

  • Create new user accounts
  • Edit existing user information
  • Deactivate or delete accounts
  • Reset user passwords
  • Manage user roles and permissions

Creating Users

To create a new user:

  1. Navigate to User Management
  2. Click "Create User"
  3. Fill in user details:
    • Email address
    • Full name
    • Username
    • Initial password
    • User role
  4. Set account status (active/inactive)
  5. Save the new user

User Roles

The system supports multiple user roles:

Student

  • Access to enrolled courses
  • Submit assignments
  • Take quizzes
  • Participate in discussions

Instructor

  • Create and manage courses
  • Grade assignments
  • Manage course enrollment
  • Access course analytics

Administrator

  • Full system access
  • Manage all users and courses
  • Configure system settings
  • Access all analytics and reports

Custom Roles

  • Define custom permissions
  • Assign specific capabilities
  • Restrict access as needed

Bulk User Operations

Perform operations on multiple users:

  • Bulk import from CSV
  • Bulk export user data
  • Bulk role assignments
  • Bulk enrollment operations

Course Management

Overseeing All Courses

Administrators can:

  • View all courses in the system
  • Access any course regardless of enrollment
  • Monitor course activity
  • Archive or delete courses
  • Transfer course ownership

Course Settings

Configure system-wide course defaults:

  • Default course templates
  • Enrollment policies
  • Content restrictions
  • Grading standards
  • Retention policies

Managing Course Access

Control course visibility and access:

  • Public vs. private courses
  • Enrollment restrictions
  • Access dates
  • Guest access settings

System Configuration

General Settings

Configure core system settings:

Site Information

  • Site name and description
  • Site logo and branding
  • Contact information
  • Support links

Authentication

  • Login methods (OAuth, SSO, local)
  • Password policies
  • Session timeout
  • Two-factor authentication

Email Settings

  • SMTP configuration
  • Email templates
  • Notification settings
  • Email delivery options

Storage Settings

Configure file storage:

  • Storage provider (Firebase, Appwrite)
  • Storage limits per user/course
  • Allowed file types
  • Maximum file sizes
  • Storage quota management

Integration Settings

Manage external integrations:

Authentication Providers

  • Google OAuth
  • Microsoft Azure AD
  • SAML/SSO providers
  • Custom OAuth providers

Cloud Services

  • Storage services (Firebase, Appwrite)
  • Video hosting
  • Analytics platforms
  • Communication tools

AI Services

  • OpenAI integration
  • AI chat configuration
  • Model selection
  • Usage limits

Analytics and Reporting

System Analytics

View comprehensive system metrics:

  • Total users (by role)
  • Active courses
  • System usage statistics
  • Storage usage
  • API usage metrics

User Analytics

Monitor user engagement:

  • Login frequency
  • Active vs. inactive users
  • User activity patterns
  • At-risk students identification

Course Analytics

Track course performance:

  • Enrollment trends
  • Completion rates
  • Grade distributions
  • Popular courses
  • Course engagement metrics

Content Analytics

Analyze content usage:

  • Most accessed materials
  • File download statistics
  • Video viewing analytics
  • Content effectiveness metrics

Generating Reports

Create custom reports:

  1. Navigate to Reports section
  2. Select report type
  3. Configure parameters:
    • Date range
    • User filters
    • Course filters
    • Metric selection
  4. Generate report
  5. Export (CSV, PDF, Excel)

Monitoring and Maintenance

System Health

Monitor system status:

  • Server uptime
  • Database health
  • API response times
  • Error rates
  • Queue status (background jobs)

Activity Logs

Review system activity:

  • User login/logout events
  • Administrative actions
  • Course changes
  • Grade modifications
  • File operations

TIP

Regularly review logs for security and compliance purposes.

Database Management

Perform database operations:

  • Database backups
  • Data cleanup
  • Archive old data
  • Export data for compliance

Performance Monitoring

Track system performance:

  • Response time metrics
  • Resource usage (CPU, memory)
  • Database query performance
  • API endpoint performance
  • Cache hit rates

Security and Permissions

Role-Based Access Control

Configure granular permissions:

  1. Navigate to Roles & Permissions
  2. Select a role or create a new one
  3. Assign permissions:
    • Course management
    • User management
    • Content management
    • System configuration
    • Analytics access
  4. Save permission settings

Security Settings

Configure security features:

  • Password complexity requirements
  • Account lockout policies
  • IP whitelisting
  • API rate limiting
  • CORS settings

Audit Trail

Review security events:

  • Failed login attempts
  • Permission changes
  • Data exports
  • Administrative actions
  • Suspicious activity

Content Management

Content Moderation

Review and moderate content:

  • Discussion posts
  • User-generated content
  • File uploads
  • Comments and feedback

Content Policies

Set system-wide policies:

  • Acceptable use policies
  • Content guidelines
  • Copyright compliance
  • File type restrictions

Communication Management

System Announcements

Send system-wide notifications:

  1. Navigate to System Announcements
  2. Create announcement
  3. Target audience:
    • All users
    • Specific roles
    • Specific courses
  4. Delivery method:
    • Email
    • In-app notification
    • Both
  5. Schedule or send immediately

Email Management

Manage email communications:

  • Email templates
  • Automated notifications
  • Email delivery logs
  • Bounce handling
  • Unsubscribe management

Notification Settings

Configure notification rules:

  • Event triggers
  • Notification templates
  • Delivery methods
  • User preferences
  • Rate limiting

Backup and Recovery

Automated Backups

Configure backup settings:

  • Backup schedule (daily, weekly)
  • Backup retention period
  • Backup location
  • What to include:
    • Database
    • User files
    • System configuration

Manual Backups

Create on-demand backups:

  1. Navigate to Backup & Recovery
  2. Click "Create Backup"
  3. Select components to backup
  4. Initiate backup
  5. Monitor progress
  6. Download backup file

Disaster Recovery

Restore from backups:

  1. Access Backup & Recovery
  2. Select backup to restore
  3. Choose restoration options:
    • Full system restore
    • Partial restore (specific data)
  4. Confirm restoration
  5. Monitor progress
  6. Verify restored data

WARNING

Always test backups regularly to ensure they can be restored successfully.

Deployment Management

Environment Configuration

Manage deployment environments:

  • Development
  • Staging
  • Production

Configure environment-specific settings:

  • Database connections
  • API endpoints
  • Storage providers
  • Feature flags

Version Management

Track system versions:

  • Current version information
  • Release notes
  • Update history
  • Scheduled updates

Feature Flags

Control feature availability:

  • Enable/disable features
  • Gradual rollout
  • A/B testing
  • Emergency feature toggles

Compliance and Privacy

Data Privacy

Manage data privacy compliance:

  • GDPR compliance tools
  • Data retention policies
  • User data export
  • Right to be forgotten
  • Cookie consent management

Compliance Reports

Generate compliance reports:

  • Data access logs
  • User consent records
  • Data export requests
  • Deletion requests
  • Audit trails

Terms and Policies

Manage legal documents:

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Update and version control

Troubleshooting

Common Administrative Issues

Database connection errors:

  • Check database credentials
  • Verify network connectivity
  • Review database server status
  • Check connection pool settings

Storage issues:

  • Verify storage provider configuration
  • Check API credentials
  • Review storage quota
  • Test file upload/download

Authentication problems:

  • Verify OAuth configuration
  • Check JWT secret keys
  • Review session settings
  • Test authentication flow

Email delivery issues:

  • Check SMTP settings
  • Verify email credentials
  • Review firewall rules
  • Test email sending

System Diagnostics

Run diagnostic tools:

  1. Navigate to System Diagnostics
  2. Select diagnostic tests:
    • Database connectivity
    • Storage connectivity
    • Email delivery
    • API health
    • Cache functionality
  3. Run tests
  4. Review results
  5. Address issues

Getting Support

For technical issues:

  • Review system logs
  • Check documentation
  • Contact technical support
  • Submit bug reports
  • Access developer resources

Best Practices

System Administration

  • Regularly review user activity logs
  • Perform routine backups
  • Monitor system performance
  • Keep system updated
  • Review security settings regularly

User Management

  • Implement consistent naming conventions
  • Document custom roles and permissions
  • Regularly audit user accounts
  • Remove inactive accounts
  • Maintain user documentation

Security

  • Enforce strong password policies
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Regularly review access logs
  • Keep software updated
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Conduct security audits

Performance

  • Monitor database performance
  • Optimize slow queries
  • Manage storage efficiently
  • Cache frequently accessed data
  • Review API usage patterns

Compliance

  • Document all policies
  • Keep privacy policy updated
  • Maintain audit trails
  • Respond to data requests promptly
  • Regular compliance reviews

Additional Resources

  • Developer Guide - Technical documentation
  • System API Documentation
  • Security Best Practices
  • Compliance Checklists
  • Administrator Forum