====== Chipmunk Installation Guide ======

This page provides a high-level checklist to get Chipmunk installed and operational.

Each step links to a detailed setup guide.

===== Installation Steps =====

1. **Create an App Registration in Azure**
   - Register a new App in Entra ID
   - Assign Microsoft Graph + Exchange permissions
   - Generate a client secret

   → [[software:chipmunk:installation:app_registration|View App Registration Guide]]

2. **Create an Entra ID Admin Group**
   - Create a security group for Chipmunk administrators
   - Add users who should have dashboard access
   - Note the **group name** for the setup wizard

   → [[software:chipmunk:installation:app_registration#step_7_create_admin_group|How to create the admin group]]

3. **Provision Azure Blob Storage**
   - Create a storage account and container
   - Generate a SAS token with read/write access

   → [[software:chipmunk:installation:storage_account|View Storage Setup Guide]]

4. **Configure Internal DNS and TLS Certificate**
   - Decide your appliance hostname (e.g. chipmunk.company.local)
   - Add a DNS record pointing to your Chipmunk IP
   - Bind a TLS certificate to the appliance

   → [[software:chipmunk:installation:certificate_dns|View DNS & Certificate Guide]]

5. **Deploy Chipmunk from Azure Marketplace**
   - Search for "Chipmunk - Automated User Archiving"
   - Follow the deployment steps

6. **Run Initial Configuration Wizard**
   - Visit your Chipmunk URL (e.g. https://chipmunk.company.local)
   - Enter your App ID, Secret, SAS token, admin group name, and other details
   - Start services and begin archiving

   → [[software:chipmunk:installation:first_run|View First-Time Configuration Guide]]

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Chipmunk is designed to be deployed in under an hour, with minimal Azure expertise required.

If you need help at any stage, visit our [[software:chipmunk:support|Support page]] or contact [[support@smikar.com]].

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