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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to iBNSoft CMS! This quick start guide helps you set up and create your first site in 30 minutes. First ensure your server meets minimum requirements: .NET 8 Runtime, SQL Server 2019 or later, and 4GB RAM. Download the installer, run the setup wizard, and configure your database connection and administrator account. Once installed, enter the admin panel, use a site template to create your first website, add pages, and configure navigation menus.

Developer Documentation

iBNSoft CMS provides developers with a comprehensive extension framework. The Page Builder API enables creation of custom Widgets, Sections, and Page Templates. Content retrieval APIs support strongly-typed queries, full-text search, and content filtering. Custom module development follows the MVC pattern with dependency injection and middleware pipeline support. Webhooks and event systems enable integration with external services. Complete REST API documentation includes Swagger interactive testing.

Operations & Admin Documentation

Operations documentation covers the complete lifecycle of deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The deployment guide details IIS configuration, reverse proxy setup, and SSL certificate installation. Performance monitoring covers built-in health check endpoints, log aggregation, and alerting configuration. Backup and recovery plans include automated database backups, media file synchronization, and disaster recovery drills. Security hardening guides cover authentication, authorization policies, input validation, and security header configuration.