How to Install Koha on Fedora Server Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Koha on Fedora Server Latest. Koha is an open source Integrated Library System (ILS) used by libraries around the world to manage their resources, patrons, and circulation services.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Fedora Server Latest installed on your system
• Root access to your system
• Basic knowledge of command-line interface

Installation Steps

1. Update the system:

sudo dnf update

2. Install the required packages:

sudo dnf install git httpd mariadb-server mariadb
sudo dnf install perl-CPAN perl-DBD-MySQL perl-DateTime
sudo dnf install perl-Module-Build perl-CGI perl-Date-Manip

3. Start and enable the Apache web server and MariaDB database:

sudo systemctl start httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo systemctl start mariadb
sudo systemctl enable mariadb

4. Secure the MariaDB database by running the following command:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

5. Clone the Koha repository:

sudo git clone git://git.koha-community.org/koha.git

6. Change to the Koha directory:

cd koha

7. Build and install Koha by running the following commands:

sudo perl Makefile.PL
sudo make
sudo make test
sudo make install

8. Create the database and grant permissions to the Koha user:

sudo koha-create --user=kohaadmin --password=kohapassword kohadatabase
sudo koha-perldeps --install

9. Edit the Apache configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Add the following lines to the end of the file:

Alias /koha /var/www/koha
<Location /koha>
  Options +FollowSymLinks
  AllowOverride All
  Require all granted
</Location>

Save and close the file.

10. Restart the Apache web server:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

11. Access the Koha web installer by navigating to http://localhost/koha in your web browser.

12. Follow the instructions on the web installer to set up your library's information, database connection details, and admin account.

13. Once the installation is complete, Koha is ready to use.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps to install Koha on Fedora Server Latest. With Koha installed, your library can manage its resources, patrons, and circulation services through an open source Integrated Library System.

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