DSpace is an open-source digital repository software developed by DuraSpace. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install DSpace on Manjaro.
Before we begin, let’s make sure our system is updated.
sudo pacman -Syu
DSpace requires Java to be installed on the system. You can install Java by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S jdk-openjdk
Verify the installation by checking the Java version:
java -version
Maven is a build automation tool used primarily for Java projects. DSpace requires Maven to build and deploy it.
sudo pacman -S maven
Verify the installation by checking the Maven version:
mvn --version
DSpace requires a web server to deploy its web application. Tomcat is the most popular choice for Java applications.
sudo pacman -S tomcat
Verify the installation by checking the Tomcat version:
sudo systemctl status tomcat
Now we can download and install DSpace. First, visit the official DSpace website and download the latest stable release.
After the download completes, extract the archive and move it to the desired directory:
tar -xvf <DSpace .tar file>
sudo mv <DSpace directory> /opt/dspace
Next, navigate to the DSpace installation directory and run the following command:
sudo ./dspace install
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Once the installation is complete, start the DSpace web application by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start tomcat
DSpace should now be available at http://localhost:8080/xmlui/.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed DSpace on Manjaro. DSpace is an advanced digital repository software that can be used to manage and preserve digital content.
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