Question 1

How do I change the database in CoreWiki from SQL Server to PostgreSQL?

Accepted Answer

CoreWiki supports multiple databases; check the stream archives where Postgres integration was discussed. You'll need to update connection strings in appsettings and configure the EF Core provider accordingly, as it uses Entity Framework for data access.

Question 2

CoreWiki vs MediaWiki: which is better for a small team wiki?

Accepted Answer

CoreWiki is simpler and built on .NET, ideal if your team uses ASP.NET Core and values learning from the codebase. MediaWiki has more features and plugins but is PHP-based; choose based on your tech stack and need for extensibility versus simplicity.

Question 3

How to add custom authentication like OAuth to CoreWiki?

Accepted Answer

CoreWiki uses ASP.NET Core Identity, so you can extend it by integrating external providers. Refer to Microsoft's documentation on adding OAuth, and adapt the User Admin pages from the streams that cover authorization policies.

Question 4

Can CoreWiki handle large numbers of articles or high user traffic?

Accepted Answer

It's designed for learning and small-scale use; for scalability, you'd need to implement custom caching, optimize database queries, or scale the infrastructure, as these aren't built-in features. The basic search and listing might not perform well under heavy load.

Question 5

How to deploy CoreWiki on Linux with Nginx as a reverse proxy?

Accepted Answer

Since CoreWiki is cross-platform, deploy it by running Kestrel behind Nginx. Follow standard ASP.NET Core deployment guides for Linux, set environment variables for production, and ensure the initial setup wizard completes for user administration.

Question 6

Is there a way to backup or migrate CoreWiki data easily?

Accepted Answer

CoreWiki uses Entity Framework with migrations, so you can backup the database directly. For migration, write custom scripts to export/import data, as there's no built-in tool; the straightforward data model (Article, Comment) makes this manageable but manual.

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