> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.nextedy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Administration Guides

> Nextedy POWERSHEET administration covers permissions and version maintenance that apply across all projects in your Siemens Polarion ALM instance.

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For initial installation and license activation, see [Getting Started > Installation](/powersheet/getting-started/installation).

## Administration Topics

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Card title="Configure Permissions" icon="file" href="/powersheet/guides/administration/configure-permissions">
    Control who can view, edit, and administer sheet configurations and data models by setting up role-based access at the project and global levels.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Update Powersheet" icon="file" href="/powersheet/guides/administration/update-powersheet">
    Upgrade Powersheet to a new version by replacing the extension files, clearing the cache, and verifying the installation.
  </Card>
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## Typical Administration Workflow

The following sequence represents the standard path for setting up Powersheet in a new Polarion environment:

```
┌──────────────────────┐     ┌────────────────────────┐     ┌──────────────────────┐
│  1. Install &        │     │  2. Set Permissions    │     │  3. Maintain &       │
│  Activate License    │────▶│  for Projects & Roles  │────▶│  Update Powersheet   │
│  (Getting Started)   │     │                        │     │                      │
└──────────────────────┘     └────────────────────────┘     └──────────────────────┘
```

1. **License first** — Powersheet features are unavailable until a valid license is installed and activated on the Polarion server. See [Getting Started > Installation](/powersheet/getting-started/installation) for license installation steps.
2. **Permissions** — Assign administrative and editing roles so that project teams can work with their sheet configurations while sensitive settings remain protected.
3. **Ongoing maintenance** — Apply updates as new Powersheet versions become available, ensuring users benefit from the latest features and fixes.

<Tip title="Project-Level Configuration">
  Most Powersheet configuration happens at the project level through data models and sheet configurations. Administrators control who can edit these artifacts via the permissions guide, while project teams own the configuration content itself.
</Tip>

## Related Resources

Once administration is complete, project teams can begin building their configurations:

* **[Data Model Guides](/powersheet/guides/data-model/index)** — Define entity types, relationships, and constraints for your domain
* **[Sheet Configuration Guides](/powersheet/guides/sheet-configuration/index)** — Set up columns, views, and formatting for project sheets
* **[Troubleshooting Guides](/powersheet/guides/troubleshooting/index)** — Resolve common configuration and connectivity issues

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