System Settings

The System Settings provide comprehensive configuration options for customizing the platform to meet your organization's specific needs. This includes feature flags, organization settings, user permissions, and system-wide configurations that control how the platform operates.

Organization Configuration

Basic Organization Settings

Organization Information

1. Organization Details:

   • Organization Name: Set the official name of your institution
   • Organization Type: Configure organization type (Bootcamp, Madrasa, Sports Academy, etc.)
   • Contact Information: Set primary contact information and address
   • Logo and Branding: Upload organization logo and customize branding
   • Website and Social Media: Configure website and social media links

2. Regional and Localization:

   • Language Settings: Set default language and supported languages
   • Time Zone Configuration: Configure time zone for your organization
   • Date and Time Formats: Customize date and time display formats
   • Currency Settings: Set currency for financial transactions
   • Regional Preferences: Configure regional preferences and standards

Academic Configuration

1. Academic Year Settings:

   • Academic Year Structure: Define academic year start and end dates
   • Semester/Term Configuration: Set up semesters, terms, or quarters
   • Grading Periods: Define grading periods and report card schedules
   • Holiday Calendar: Configure holidays and non-instructional days
   • Academic Calendar: Set up academic calendar and important dates

2. Curriculum Settings:

   • Course Structure: Define course structure and requirements
   • Credit System: Configure credit hours and requirements
   • Grading Scales: Set up grading scales and grade point values
   • Assessment Types: Define assessment types and weightings
   • Graduation Requirements: Configure graduation requirements and criteria

Feature Flags and Module Configuration

Feature Flag Management

Organization-Specific Features

1. Bootcamp Features (IT Bootcamp Organizations):

   • Coding Challenges: Enable/disable coding challenge system
   • Project Portfolios: Enable/disable student portfolio features
   • GitHub Integration: Enable/disable GitHub integration
   • Technical Interviews: Enable/disable technical interview tracking
   • Job Placement Tracking: Enable/disable career services features
   • Live Coding Sessions: Enable/disable live coding session features
   • Hackathons: Enable/disable hackathon and competition features

2. Madrasa Features (Islamic Education Organizations):

   • Prayer Schedule: Enable/disable prayer time integration
   • Quran Memorization: Enable/disable Quran memorization tracking
   • Islamic Calendar: Enable/disable Islamic calendar integration
   • Hadith Studies: Enable/disable Hadith study features
   • Arabic Language Tools: Enable/disable Arabic language support
   • Religious Assessments: Enable/disable religious assessment features
   • Community Events: Enable/disable community event management

3. Sports Academy Features (Sports Education Organizations):

   • Performance Metrics: Enable/disable athletic performance tracking
   • Injury Tracking: Enable/disable injury management features
   • Nutrition Plans: Enable/disable nutrition planning features
   • Tournament Management: Enable/disable tournament organization
   • Equipment Management: Enable/disable equipment tracking
   • Team Formations: Enable/disable team management features
   • Video Analysis: Enable/disable video analysis features

Global Feature Flags

1. Core System Features:

   • Video Calls: Enable/disable video calling and streaming features
   • Analytics Dashboard: Enable/disable advanced analytics features
   • Attendance Tracking: Enable/disable attendance management
   • Health & Safety: Enable/disable health and safety features
   • Arabic RTL Support: Enable/disable right-to-left text support
   • Multi-language Support: Enable/disable multiple language support
   • Mobile App Support: Enable/disable mobile application features

2. Communication Features:

   • Email Notifications: Enable/disable email notification system
   • SMS Notifications: Enable/disable SMS notification features
   • Push Notifications: Enable/disable push notification system
   • Parent Portal: Enable/disable parent portal access
   • Student Portal: Enable/disable student portal features
   • Staff Portal: Enable/disable staff portal access

Module Configuration

Core Modules

1. Academic Management:

   • Course Management: Configure course creation and management
   • Class Scheduling: Set up class scheduling and timetabling
   • Gradebook: Configure gradebook and assessment features
   • Transcript Management: Set up transcript generation and management
   • Academic Reporting: Configure academic reporting features

2. Student Management:

   • Student Registration: Configure student enrollment process
   • Student Records: Set up student information management
   • Attendance Tracking: Configure attendance management system
   • Discipline Management: Set up student discipline tracking
   • Student Services: Configure student support services

3. Staff Management:

   • Staff Registration: Configure staff onboarding process
   • Staff Scheduling: Set up staff scheduling and workload management
   • Performance Management: Configure staff evaluation systems
   • Payroll Integration: Set up payroll and compensation management
   • Professional Development: Configure training and development features

Financial Modules

1. Payment Processing:

   • Payment Methods: Configure accepted payment methods
   • Payment Plans: Set up payment plan options
   • Late Fees: Configure late fee structures and policies
   • Refund Processing: Set up refund and credit procedures
   • Financial Reporting: Configure financial reporting features

2. Budget Management:

   • Budget Planning: Set up budget planning and forecasting
   • Expense Tracking: Configure expense management features
   • Cost Centers: Set up cost center and department budgeting
   • Financial Controls: Configure financial approval workflows
   • Audit Trails: Set up financial audit and compliance features

User Interface Configuration

Theme and Appearance

Visual Customization

1. Theme Configuration:

   • Default Theme: Set default theme (Light, Dark, or System)
   • Custom Colors: Configure custom color schemes and branding
   • Logo Placement: Set logo placement and sizing
   • Background Images: Configure background images and patterns
   • Font Settings: Set default fonts and typography

2. Layout Customization:

   • Dashboard Layout: Customize dashboard layout and widgets
   • Navigation Structure: Configure navigation menus and structure
   • Sidebar Configuration: Set up sidebar content and organization
   • Header Configuration: Configure header content and layout
   • Footer Settings: Set up footer content and links

User Experience Settings

1. Interface Preferences:

   • Language Selection: Set default language for new users
   • Date/Time Format: Configure date and time display formats
   • Number Format: Set number formatting and decimal places
   • Currency Display: Configure currency formatting and symbols
   • Measurement Units: Set measurement units (metric/imperial)

2. Accessibility Settings:

   • High Contrast Mode: Enable high contrast for better visibility
   • Font Size Options: Configure font size scaling options
   • Keyboard Navigation: Enable enhanced keyboard navigation
   • Screen Reader Support: Configure screen reader compatibility
   • Color Blind Support: Enable color blind friendly color schemes

Security and Permissions

Security Configuration

Authentication Settings

1. Login Configuration:

   • Password Requirements: Set password complexity requirements
   • Session Timeout: Configure session timeout and security
   • Multi-Factor Authentication: Enable/disable MFA requirements
   • Single Sign-On: Configure SSO integration options
   • Account Lockout: Set account lockout policies and thresholds

2. Access Control:

   • IP Restrictions: Configure IP address restrictions
   • Device Management: Set up device registration and management
   • Geographic Restrictions: Configure geographic access controls
   • Time-based Access: Set time-based access restrictions
   • VPN Requirements: Require VPN access for sensitive operations

Data Protection

1. Privacy Settings:

   • Data Retention: Configure data retention policies
   • Data Anonymization: Set up data anonymization features
   • Consent Management: Configure user consent collection
   • Right to Deletion: Set up data deletion procedures
   • Privacy Notices: Configure privacy policy and notices

2. Backup and Recovery:

   • Backup Frequency: Configure automatic backup schedules
   • Backup Retention: Set backup retention policies
   • Recovery Procedures: Configure disaster recovery procedures
   • Data Encryption: Enable data encryption at rest and in transit
   • Audit Logging: Configure comprehensive audit logging

Permission Management

Role-Based Access Control

1. Role Configuration:

   • Role Creation: Create custom roles for specific needs
   • Permission Assignment: Assign permissions to roles
   • Role Hierarchy: Set up role hierarchy and inheritance
   • Temporary Roles: Configure temporary role assignments
   • Role Templates: Create role templates for consistency

2. Permission Granularity:

   • Feature Permissions: Control access to specific features
   • Data Permissions: Control access to specific data types
   • Action Permissions: Control specific actions within features
   • Time-based Permissions: Set time-limited permissions
   • Location-based Permissions: Configure location-based access

Integration and API Configuration

External Integrations

Third-Party Services

1. Payment Gateways:

   • Payment Processor Setup: Configure payment processor integrations
   • Gateway Configuration: Set up payment gateway settings
   • Webhook Configuration: Configure payment webhooks
   • Security Settings: Set up payment security and encryption
   • Testing Environment: Configure payment testing environments

2. Communication Services:

   • Email Service Configuration: Set up email service providers
   • SMS Service Setup: Configure SMS notification services
   • Push Notification Services: Set up push notification providers
   • Video Conferencing: Configure video conferencing integrations
   • Social Media Integration: Set up social media platform connections

API Configuration

1. API Access:

   • API Key Management: Generate and manage API keys
   • Rate Limiting: Configure API rate limiting and throttling
   • Authentication Methods: Set up API authentication methods
   • Endpoint Configuration: Configure API endpoints and versions
   • Documentation Access: Provide API documentation and examples

2. Webhook Configuration:

   • Webhook Endpoints: Configure webhook endpoints and URLs
   • Event Triggers: Set up event triggers for webhooks
   • Security Configuration: Configure webhook security and authentication
   • Retry Policies: Set up webhook retry and error handling
   • Monitoring and Logging: Configure webhook monitoring and logging

System Maintenance and Monitoring

System Health Monitoring

Performance Monitoring

1. System Metrics:

   • Response Time Monitoring: Monitor system response times
   • Throughput Monitoring: Track system throughput and capacity
   • Error Rate Monitoring: Monitor error rates and failures
   • Resource Utilization: Track CPU, memory, and storage usage
   • Database Performance: Monitor database performance and queries

2. Alert Configuration:

   • Performance Alerts: Set up performance threshold alerts
   • Error Alerts: Configure error and failure notifications
   • Capacity Alerts: Set up capacity and resource alerts
   • Security Alerts: Configure security incident notifications
   • Maintenance Alerts: Set up maintenance and update notifications

Maintenance Scheduling

1. System Maintenance:

   • Maintenance Windows: Schedule regular maintenance windows
   • Update Procedures: Configure system update procedures
   • Backup Scheduling: Set up automated backup schedules
   • Database Maintenance: Schedule database maintenance tasks
   • Security Updates: Configure security update procedures

2. Monitoring and Logging:

   • Log Configuration: Configure system logging and retention
   • Monitoring Dashboards: Set up monitoring dashboards
   • Alert Management: Configure alert management and escalation
   • Incident Response: Set up incident response procedures
   • Performance Reporting: Configure performance reporting

Configuration Best Practices

Settings Management

Configuration Strategy

• Documentation: Document all configuration changes and decisions
• Testing: Test configuration changes in development environment
• Backup: Backup configuration settings before making changes
• Version Control: Maintain version control for configuration changes
• Review Process: Implement configuration review and approval processes

Security Considerations

• Access Control: Limit access to system configuration settings
• Audit Trail: Maintain audit trail for all configuration changes
• Encryption: Encrypt sensitive configuration data
• Regular Review: Regularly review and update security configurations
• Compliance: Ensure configurations meet regulatory compliance requirements

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Note: System Settings provide comprehensive control over platform functionality and appearance. These settings should be configured carefully to meet your organization's specific needs while maintaining security and compliance with relevant regulations.