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MokoWaaS Installation Guide (VERSION: 02.01.08)
Introduction
The MokoWaaS Installation Guide provides the authoritative process for deploying the system plugin within WaaS-managed Joomla environments. The installation ensures consistent application of MokoWaaS branding policy, identity governance, and terminology alignment across all administrative interfaces.
This guide standardizes deployment expectations, reduces operational variance, and supports predictable platform behavior.
Requirements
Before installation, ensure the following conditions are met:
- Joomla 5.x operational environment
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- Administrative access credentials
- Validated MokoWaaS plugin package from an approved release channel
- Recommended: environment snapshot or backup prior to installation
Obtaining the Package
To maintain integrity and compliance:
- Acquire the plugin package from the official MokoConsulting repository or release channel.
- Validate package checksum or digital signature if provided.
- Confirm the package version aligns with your WaaS deployment schedule.
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install the plugin:
- Log in to the Joomla Administrator dashboard.
- Navigate to System > Extensions > Install.
- Choose Upload Package File.
- Upload the MokoWaaS plugin package.
- Confirm successful installation in the extension status message.
Activation
After installation, the plugin must be activated:
- Navigate to System > Plugins.
- Search for MokoWaaS.
- Confirm the plugin type is System.
- Set status to Enabled.
- Save and close.
Post Installation Validation
To ensure proper activation and system compatibility, verify the following:
- MokoWaaS branding appears in the administrator footer.
- Terminology updates apply consistently across admin UI.
- No conflicts with templates, overrides, or extensions.
- Joomla and PHP logs show no errors related to the plugin.
Rollback Procedure
If the plugin introduces issues or conflicts:
- Disable the plugin via System > Plugins.
- Clear Joomla and browser cache.
- Test affected interfaces and confirm restoration of stability.
- Restore environment snapshot if the issue persists.
Revision History
| Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Jonathan Miller (@jmiller) | Rewrite for version 01.03.00 |
Repo: MokoWaaS · MokoStandards
| Revision | Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-05-09 | Moko Consulting | Initial version |