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Below are some of the community created documentation on Sahana which will explain how to install, configure and use Sahana. Not all guides are complete, so if you are able to please do contribute to expanding Sahana knowledge base. You first need to get access, so send an email to admin [at] sahana [dot] lk requesting access. This will give you access to add, edit and upload images.

Help on using this wiki can be found here and you can experiment with the WIKI syntax here

What is Sahana

  • Sahana Disaster Management System english
  • How Sahana can be useful in disaster situations english
  • What are supported Operating systems and web browsers - english
  • User and situation management hierarchy supported by Sahana – english
  • Feature Guide
  • Terms frequently used in Sahana – english

Installation Guides

Installing Sahana takes a few steps, because it runs off a web server. You will end up running Sahana through a web browser, rather than directly from the Start menu (if you run MS Windows).

Getting Sahana Working (Phase 1)

This phase will install the software. Once everything appears to be working correctly, Sahana will do a self-check. You will be asked to enter the details of your database users and passwords. Those instructions are detailed in phase 2, below.

Windows
GNU/Linux, BSDs and other Unixes
Mac OS X
One Laptop Per Child

Configuring Sahaha (Phase 2)

Next Steps (Phase 3)

Finalize your install after starting Sahana for the first time. You will now have a fully functioning, but empty instance of Sahana running on your machine. This last phase will show you how to make the most of your experience.

Administration Module Guides

  • Disaster Incidents - Set up disaster incidents. See here english
  • Location Config - Disaster location configuration. See here english
  • GIS Config - Map configurations. See here english
  • Localization - Language and language translation. See here english
  • Module Config - Add or Remove and configure modules. See here english
  • Security Config - Configure security policy for the Sahana installation. See here english
  • Config Values - Advanced configuration options. See here english

System / Module User Guides

  • Situation Mapping - english
  • Missing Person Registry - english
  • Disaster Victim Registry - english
  • Organization Registry - english
  • Request/Aid Management - english
  • Shelter Registry - english
  • Inventory Management - english
  • Volunteer Management - english
  • Messaging Module - english
  • Catalog System - english
  • Reporting System - english
  • Synchronization System - english
  • User preferences - english
  • Administration - Please see Administration Module Guides section above

Volunteer Coordination - english

Deployment Guides

Sahana Recorded Demos Techniques

You could also record a demo of Sahana using various techniques from screen captures with voice over to a video recording uploaded on uTube. You can then append them to the sections above to help users understand how to use Sahana.

Flash Output

Video output

Writing Guides


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