Finalize Your Sahana Installation

There are still a few steps to be performed before you can start using your Sahana installation effectively. These items are given in priority order below:

  1. Add Disaster Name - As this system can handle multiple disasters in the same system you need to first add the name of the first disaster you are using Sahana for. To do this in the navigation bar click on "Multiple Incidents" followed by "Manage Disaster" and add the disaster name.

  2. Setup Google Maps - To get mapping to work you need to enter a Google Map key in the "Module Config"->"GIS Mapping" section

  3. Configure Security (optional) - To prevent unauthorized access to the system configure security by clicking "Security Config" and then selecting "System & User"

Sahana System Administration

The System Adminisitration section allows you to configure and customize Sahana based on your requirements. Each section on the Administration menu is grouped by the section. These sections are described below:

  • Disaster Incidents
    Define multiple disasters, sub incidents and events that this instance of Sahana will handle
  • Locations
    Add, modify and customized the affected locations and hierachies in the disaster
  • GIS Config
    Specify your mapping configuration and prefered mapping/GIS system to be used in Sahana
  • Localization
    Translate the Sahana interface and terminology to a local language and that relevant for the disaster
  • Module Config
    Contains specific configuration pages for each module that has been installed in the system allowing them to be customized individually and seperately.
  • Security Config
    Allows the system administrator to configure who gets access to what modules and actions available in Sahana
  • Config Value
    This section give you access to all the raw configuration values that can be changed in the system