How to Install InvenioRDM on Kali Linux Latest

InvenioRDM is an open-source research data management solution that helps organizations to host, manage and share research data. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install InvenioRDM on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, you need to have the following prerequisites:

• Kali Linux Latest installed on your system.
• A terminal for running commands.
• Python 3.6 or higher.

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Before starting with the installation of InvenioRDM, you need to install some required packages. Open the terminal and use the following command to install the required packages:

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install git python3-pip python3-venv redis

Step 2: Clone InvenioRDM from Git

In this step, we will clone the InvenioRDM from Git to our system. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory, where you want to clone the repository. Then, use the following command to clone the repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/inveniosoftware/invenio-rdm.git

Step 3: Create a Python Virtual Environment

InvenioRDM requires specific Python libraries to run. So, we need to create a Python virtual environment to install these libraries. Open the terminal and navigate to the InvenioRDM directory. Then, create a virtual environment using the following command:

$ python3 -m venv myenv

Step 4: Activate the Python Virtual Environment

After creating the virtual environment, activate it using the following command:

$ source myenv/bin/activate

Step 5: Install the Required Python Libraries

In this step, we will install the required Python libraries using the requirements.txt file. Open the terminal and navigate to the InvenioRDM directory. Then, run the following command to install the required libraries:

$ pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Set up the Environment Variables

InvenioRDM requires some environment variables to work correctly. Open the terminal and navigate to the InvenioRDM directory. Then, use the following command to set up the environment variables:

$ export FLASK_APP=invenio_app.wsgi:create_app()
$ export INVENIO_APP_SETTINGS=invenio_app.config

Step 7: Initialize the Database

InvenioRDM uses a database to store the data. In this step, we will initialize the database using the following command:

$ flask db init
$ flask db migrate
$ flask db upgrade

Step 8: Start the InvenioRDM Server

Finally, we are ready to start the InvenioRDM server. Open the terminal and navigate to the InvenioRDM directory. Then, use the following command to start the server:

$ flask run

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained how to install InvenioRDM on Kali Linux Latest. We have covered all steps from the installation of required packages to the start of the InvenioRDM server. You can now use InvenioRDM to manage your research data on your Kali Linux Latest system.

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