Administrative workflows

Setting Up a New Research Team

1. Create a new project in SODa SCS Projects
2. Add team members to the project
3. Deploy necessary Components or Stacks
4. Connect the applications to the project
5. Generate service keys if needed for integrations
6. Create initial snapshots for backup

Performing System Maintenance

1. Review all Components in SODa SCS Components for health issues
2. Create snapshots of critical applications before maintenance
3. Clean up unused service keys in SODa SCS Service Keys
4. Delete old snapshots to free storage space
5. Archive or remove abandoned projects

Responding to Security Incidents

1. Immediately revoke compromised service keys
2. Review access logs for suspicious activity
3. Create snapshots of affected applications for forensics
4. Update project membership to remove unauthorized access
5. Generate new service keys with appropriate restrictions

Tips for Effective Administration

• Regular audits: Periodically review all areas to ensure proper configuration and security
• Documentation: Keep detailed notes about administrative decisions and changes
• Communication: Inform users before making changes that affect their applications
• Backup strategy: Maintain a consistent snapshot schedule for all critical applications
• Monitoring: Set up alerts for system issues and security events
• User support: Be available to help users with application issues and questions