Installation overview
The Contoso Platform is a modular enterprise solution made up of several components that work together to collect, process, and present data to users. This topic introduces the components and the overall installation process.
Solution components
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Contoso Application Server | Hosts the core business logic and REST API the web client uses. |
| Contoso Database | Stores configuration, transactional, and historical data. Supports either PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server. |
| Contoso Message Broker | Handles asynchronous communication between the application server and background workers. |
| Contoso Web Client | The browser-based user interface for users and administrators. |
| Contoso Admin Console | A command-line and web-based tool for configuring and monitoring the deployment. |
About the installation process
Installing the Contoso Platform generally involves these stages:
- Prepare the environment: Confirm that all prerequisite software is installed and that the target servers meet the minimum hardware requirements. See Prerequisites and preparation.
- Prepare the configuration files: Edit the installer’s configuration files with environment-specific values, and encrypt any stored credentials. See Prepare the configuration files.
- Run the installer: Run the installer in unattended (CLI) mode to deploy the database schema and application components. See Run the installer.
- Configure the application: Fine-tune application-level settings using the configuration reference tables. See Configure the application.
- Verify the installation: Confirm that all services are running and that the application is reachable. See Verify the installation.
Note: In an upgrade scenario, add a step before step 3 to back up the existing database and take a snapshot of the current configuration.
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