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Wiki@IndraStra
Wiki@IndraStra is a self-hosted MediaWiki platform operated by IndraStra Global Publishing Solutions Inc. It primarily focuses on curating content related to the social sciences which includes the following;
- Anthropology
- Communication studies
- Economics
- Education
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Linguistics
- Political science / International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Technology
About MediaWiki
MediaWiki is an open-source web-based wiki software application that is written in the PHP programming language.[1] It was originally developed for use on Wikipedia, but is now used by many other websites, including those of the Wikimedia Foundation and the Linux documentation project, Ubuntu. It's also often used by companies and organizations for internal document management and collaboration.
MediaWiki is built on the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) software stack and can be easily installed on any web server that has these software components. It uses a relational database management system (RDBMS) such as MySQL to store the content and meta-data of a wiki, and supports a wide variety of extensions and add-ons that can be used to enhance its functionality.
One of the key features of MediaWiki is its support for wikitext, a simplified markup language that allows users to format and link pages within the wiki. It also features a built-in search engine, version control, and support for multiple languages.
MediaWiki also has a powerful permission system, which allows different groups of users to be assigned different levels of access to the wiki's pages and features. This means that wikis can be used for collaborative editing and document management in a wide range of settings, from websites for the public to internal company portals.
It is being widely used now as a reliable and robust solution for building a wiki, many large organizations and communities rely on it, and it also has a robust and active community of developers who keep it updated and improve it over time.
Goals of deployment and its advantages
The goals of this MediaWiki deployment are to give end users access to new or updated software, make sure the software is stable and reliable, and make sure it is set up correctly to work with other systems. Additionally, this deployment acts as a pilot based on following advantages;
- Easy to use and customize: MediaWiki has a simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to create and edit content. It also has a wide range of customization options, allowing users to tailor the look and feel of their website to suit their needs.
- Collaborative content creation: MediaWiki was specifically designed to facilitate collaboration and allows multiple users to create and edit content simultaneously. This makes it particularly well-suited for creating and managing wikis, which are websites that allow multiple users to create, edit and organize content.
- Versatility: MediaWiki can be used to create a wide range of websites, from simple wikis to complex sites with multiple pages and sections.
- Extensibility: MediaWiki has a large and active community of developers, who have created a wide range of extensions and add-ons that can be used to add new features and functionality to the software.
- Scalability: MediaWiki has been designed to handle high traffic websites, and it can scale to handle large number of users and pages.
- Multi-language support: MediaWiki has built-in support for multiple languages and can be easily configured to display content in different languages.
- Search functionality: MediaWiki has a built-in search functionality which enables users to quickly find the information they need.
- Good security: MediaWiki has a good record of security and is frequently updated to address any vulnerabilities that may be discovered.
- Free and open-source: MediaWiki is free and open-source software, making it accessible to anyone.
Installation details
Wiki@IndraStra upgraded on 12 January 2023
User's Guide
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.