How to Install ArchivesSpace on Clear Linux Latest

ArchivesSpace is an open-source web-based application designed for managing archives, museums, and special collections. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install ArchivesSpace on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing ArchivesSpace, make sure that:

• You have root access to the Clear Linux instance
• Clear Linux Latest is up-to-date
• You have a supported version of Java JDK installed on your system

Step 1: Installing MySQL Server

ArchivesSpace requires a MySQL server to store its data. So, the first step is to install MySQL server. You can install the MySQL server using dnf command as follows:

$ sudo swupd bundle-add mysql

After installation, start and enable the MySQL service:

$ sudo systemctl start mysql
$ sudo systemctl enable mysql

Step 2: Installing Apache and PHP

ArchivesSpace requires a web server and PHP installed in your system. You can install Apache and PHP using the following command:

$ sudo swupd bundle-add apache php

After installation, start and enable the Apache service:

$ sudo systemctl start httpd
$ sudo systemctl enable httpd

Step 3: Installing ArchivesSpace

Now we can proceed with the installation of ArchivesSpace. Follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the ArchivesSpace website and download the latest version of ArchivesSpace.

2. Extract the downloaded zip file to your desired location. For example, to extract the archive to the /opt/archivespace directory use the following command:

   $ sudo unzip archivesspace-v3.0.0.zip -d /opt/
   

3. Rename the extracted directory to ArchivesSpace to make it easier to reference:

   $ sudo mv /opt/archivesspace-v3.0.0 /opt/ArchivesSpace
   

4. Configure the ArchivesSpace setup by going to the /opt/ArchivesSpace folder.

5. Run the setup command:

$ sudo sh setup.sh

6. Follow the prompts to configure the application.

7. After the setup is complete, start ArchivesSpace using the following command:

$ sudo /opt/ArchivesSpace/archivesspace.sh start

Step 4: Accessing ArchivesSpace

ArchivesSpace should now be running and accessible via your web browser at http://. The default username is admin and the default password is admin.

That's it! You've successfully installed ArchivesSpace on Clear Linux Latest.

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