Installation Guide

Hawiyat Installation Guide

This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of deploying Hawiyat in your infrastructure. Our advanced installation process ensures secure and efficient setup while maintaining optimal performance.

Pre-Installation Planning

Before beginning the installation process, we recommend visiting hawiyat.org for:

• Latest system requirements
• Security best practices
• Performance optimization guides
• Configuration templates
• Installation scripts

Infrastructure Requirements

Virtual Private Server (VPS) Selection

The foundation of a robust Hawiyat deployment starts with selecting the appropriate infrastructure. We recommend using OVH as our primary supported provider for optimal performance and reliability.

Certified Operating Systems

Our platform has undergone extensive testing and optimization for the following enterprise-grade Linux distributions:

Ubuntu Series

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Recommended)
  • Enhanced security features
  • Long-term support guarantee
  • Optimized performance profile
• Ubuntu 23.10
  • Latest kernel improvements
  • Advanced hardware support
• Ubuntu 22.04/20.04/18.04 LTS
  • Legacy system support
  • Proven stability record

Debian Series

• Debian 12/11/10
  • Enterprise-grade stability
  • Advanced security features
  • Minimal resource footprint

Enterprise Linux

• Fedora 40
  • Cutting-edge features
  • Advanced security protocols
• CentOS 9/8
  • Enterprise-ready configuration
  • Extended lifecycle support

Infrastructure Provider

OVH Cloud is our recommended infrastructure provider, offering:

• Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure:

  • High-performance compute instances
  • Advanced networking capabilities
  • Global availability zones
  • DDoS protection included
  • 24/7 infrastructure monitoring

• Optimized Configuration:

  • Pre-configured for Hawiyat
  • Automated scaling support
  • Built-in backup solutions
  • Network optimization

System Requirements

Minimum Production Specifications

• Compute Resources:
  • CPU: 2 dedicated vCPUs
  • RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
  • Storage: 50GB SSD (100GB recommended)
  • Network: 1Gbps connection

Recommended Specifications

• High-Performance Configuration:
  • CPU: 4+ dedicated vCPUs
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 200GB SSD
  • Network: 2Gbps+ connection

Installation Process

1. Platform Registration

1. Visit hawiyat.org
2. Create your enterprise account
3. Generate your installation token
4. Download the verification key

2. Automated Installation

After obtaining your installation credentials from hawiyat.org, execute our secure installation script:

# Replace YOUR_INSTALLATION_TOKEN with the token from hawiyat.org
curl -sSL https://hawiyat.org/install.sh | sh -s -- --token YOUR_INSTALLATION_TOKEN

Post-Installation Configuration

After the automated installation process completes, follow these steps for optimal setup:

Security Configuration

1. SSL/TLS Setup:

   • Configure SSL certificates
   • Enable HTTPS redirection
   • Set up security headers
   • Configure firewall rules

2. Access Control:

   • Set up IP allowlisting
   • Configure authentication methods
   • Enable 2FA for admin access

Platform Access

1. Initial Access:

   • Navigate to https://your-domain or http://your-ip:3000
   • Verify SSL certificate status
   • Check security headers configuration

2. Administrative Setup:

   • Complete domain verification
   • Configure backup settings
   • Set up monitoring alerts

Advanced Configuration

1. Admin Account Creation:
   • Set up root administrator credentials
   • Configure role-based access control
   • Enable audit logging
   • Set up emergency access protocols

Performance Optimization

1. Resource Allocation:

   • Configure container limits
   • Set up resource quotas
   • Enable performance monitoring
   • Configure automatic scaling

2. Network Configuration:

   • Optimize network settings
   • Configure load balancing
   • Set up failover protocols
   • Enable DDoS protection

Monitoring Setup

1. System Monitoring:

   • Configure performance metrics
   • Set up alert thresholds
   • Enable log aggregation
   • Configure backup verification

2. Security Monitoring:

   • Enable intrusion detection
   • Configure access logging
   • Set up security alerts
   • Enable automated scanning