How to Install ArchivesSpace on Fedora CoreOS Latest

ArchivesSpace is an open-source archiving software designed specifically for archivists. It helps them organize, manage, and provide access to their collections. If you want to install ArchivesSpace on Fedora CoreOS Latest, follow these simple steps:

Prerequisites

  1. A running instance of Fedora CoreOS Latest.
  2. A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Java

ArchivesSpace requires Java to be installed on the system. To install Java on Fedora CoreOS Latest, run this command:

sudo dnf install java-11-openjdk

Step 2: Download and extract the ArchivesSpace package

Go to the ArchivesSpace website and download the latest version of the software. Once downloaded, extract the package using the following command:

tar -zxvf archivesspace-vX-X-X.zip

Step 3: Configure ArchivesSpace

ArchivesSpace requires some configuration before it can be run. Navigate to the extracted directory and run:

./scripts/setup.sh

This will start the configuration process, which includes setting up a database, configuring server settings, and creating a user account. Follow the prompts in the setup wizard to complete this process.

Step 4: Start ArchivesSpace

Once the configuration is complete, you can start ArchivesSpace by running the following command from the extracted directory:

./archivesspace.sh

You can access the ArchivesSpace web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8080. You should be able to log in with the credentials you set up during the configuration process.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have ArchivesSpace up and running on your Fedora CoreOS Latest system. You can start exploring its features and begin organizing and managing your archives.

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