Understanding the QC Update Laboratory Package Components
The outer QC Update Laboratory package installs the component plus the system/task support needed for private-laboratory runtime protection and operational maintenance.
Package topology
| Part | Role |
|---|---|
| Administrator component | Renders About, Support, Status, Settings, and Laboratory; manages lab creation/testing/evidence/push/undo workflows. |
| Site component/runtime | Provides the private laboratory workspace/runtime and protected evidence/runtime endpoints used by QCUL. |
| System plugin | Applies laboratory runtime protections and supporting behavior at the Joomla system layer. |
| Task plugin | Provides the three QCUL operational Joomla Scheduled Task routines. |
| Package installer script | Creates/updates schema, provisions supporting extensions/tasks, and preserves compatible operational data across updates. |
Install the outer package
Use the top-level pkg_qcupdatelab ZIP. Installing only the inner component can leave required plugins or package-managed lifecycle work missing. Joomla should manage the package as one product.
Do not restore removed UI from old code
The package retains some schema and service code for upgrade compatibility, but 1.01.14 intentionally exposes only the accepted five administrator tabs. Retained History, Email Templates, Test Profiles, Production Replay, or Gate Design/Text internals are not separate current customer screens.
Practical administration note
For Understanding the QC Update Laboratory Package Components, make changes from the live Joomla administrator and verify the result in the same QCUL tab before starting laboratory work. QCUL’s streamlined 1.01.14 interface intentionally hides developer storage paths, raw batch controls, licensing fields, and retired management screens; do not look for those older controls as part of the current procedure.
Community Discussion
Want to compare update-testing workflows, share practical tips, or discuss how you use this QCUL feature? Visit the QC Update Laboratory Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.