Using host administration tools

The host administrator can set a variety of options for the entire site. These options should be set with caution as they can adversely affect the entire site. Access the host administrator tools from the Administration tab.

Configure site
Use the Configure site link to set site wide configuration options. Configuration options are organized into three categories; Host Options, Domain Options and Project Options. Use the tabs to navigate between configuration sets. The following options can be set:
 

Host Options

Name for system mail
You can define a name from which system mail is sent.
Display timezone
The timezone defined here will be used for displays of times and dates
Logging level
You can select the level of detain provided in the logs of system operation and events.
User cache size
You can define the size of the site-wide user cache as a fraction of the total number of users on the site.
Project cache size
You can define the size of the site-wide project cache as a fraction of the total number of projects on the site.

Domain Options

Enable dicussion forums
You can enable or disable the use of discussion forums site-wide.
Issue tracking component
You can choose which issue tracking components will be available for projects.
Domain contact
You can define an email address for the domain contact.
Allow guest access
You can enable or disable the ability for users to see public portions of the site without logging in.
Always allow access to domain home
You can make the domain home page visible to all users, even if guest access is turned off.
Allow user join
You can enable or disable the ability for users to register on the site. Note, this option is available only when guest user access is enabled.
Enable community section
You can activate a community section seperate from the SourceCast tools. The community section can be used to communicate important information to community members.
Project path separator string
You can define a character to separate the names of projects within a parentage tree. For example, SuperProject>SuperProject>Project, where > is the separator character. Be sure to add any needed spaces.
Enforce click-through
You can enable or disable the requirement for users to agree to the Terms of Use.
Send plaintext passwords to new users
New users can receive their current passwords in plaintext email, instead of having a ticket to set their passwords generated. NOTE: this is a potential security risk and should be set only as required.
Destination on login
You can choose whether users are sent to their individual start pages or to the community page after logging in.
Policy on public projects
You can select whether to allow new projects to be public or private and set a default.
Show project artifact links on category home page
You can enable or disable the display of project artifacts on category home pages.
User can edit own organization
You can enable or disable the ability for users to edit the Organization field on their own user profiles.
List of file extensions that should always be downloaded
You can force users to download files with certain extensions, rather than allowing browser plug-ins to automatically open these files. Multiple entries should be seperated by spaces (e.g. .wmv .mp3).
Show project artifact links on category home
Checking this adds links to project artifact resources on category home pages
Users can edit own organizations
allows users to edit their own "Organization" fields.

Project Default Options

Maximum attachment size
You can define the maximum attachment size that can be uploaded to a project's Discussion forums component.
Maximum file upload size
You can define the maximum file size that can be uploaded to a project's File sharing component.
Offer to lock files
You can enable or disable the ability for user to lock files when they are first created in a project's File sharing component.
 
Ad hoc database query
Use the Ad hoc database query to enter and run a SELECT query against the Tigris database.
View system logs
Use the View system logs link to select a log to view.
Build information
Use the Build Information link to view current build information. Clicking this link will display the versions number, build number and build instance of SourceCast.
Sessions
You can view a list of users currently logged into your site by clicking the Active User Sessions link. This servlet lists the logged in users by username and details the time and date each logged in, the last servlet accessed by each, and the last access time for each user. While this information is not logged, periodically reviewing the active user session provides insight into who is accessing your site.
Broadcast message
Use the Broadcast message link to enter a message to be displayed at the top od every page viewed by users.