Chapter 2. The Initial Compiere Setup
Understanding the initial set-up process for an instance of Compiere is essential, because it forms the platform for the future use of the system.
In this chapter, we will illustrate the following:
Introducing Compiere terminology and providing a set-up overview
Creating an initial tenant
Setting up the initial accounting elements (chart of accounts) and the accounting schema, which will form the basis for future document accounting
Loading organizations and the applicable warehouses
How to set up the document numbering sequences
Highlight how to set up different unit of measure conversions
How to create users and roles in the system
Compiere Terminology
For purposes of the initial installation it is important to note the following terminology meanings:
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Terminology |
Meaning |
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Tenant |
A Tenant or client refers to the main instance name. You are not limited in the number of tenants, but you cannot share data between tenants. An example would be a GardenWorld Group... |
