System Diagnostics
The System Diagnostics tool runs a series of health checks on your WMD SED installation. It is intended for administrators to verify that the system is configured correctly and that all components are operating as expected.
For Users
Running Diagnostics
Click Run Diagnostics to start the tests. Each test runs in sequence and the results appear as they complete. A green indicator means the test passed. A red or amber indicator means attention may be required.
If a test fails, note the test name and result and contact your system administrator. Do not attempt to modify system settings based on diagnostic output unless you are the administrator.
For Administrators
What the Diagnostics Cover
The diagnostic suite tests the following areas:
- System details - PHP version, operating system, memory limits, and other server-level configuration values.
- Database - connectivity to the WMD database, schema version, and basic read/write tests.
- Network - outbound connectivity tests used by the whois and DNS lookup subsystems.
- Configuration - presence and validity of key WMD configuration entries.
Interpreting Results
Each test result includes a label and a status indicator. Where a failure or warning is reported, additional detail is shown beneath the test entry to help identify the cause. Common issues include insufficient PHP memory limits, missing database tables after an incomplete upgrade, or blocked outbound ports required for domain lookups.
After a Failed Test
Address the underlying issue as indicated by the test detail, then re-run the diagnostics to confirm the fix. Some tests may show warnings rather than failures - these indicate suboptimal configuration that will not prevent the system from running but may affect performance or lookup reliability.
