How to Install Islandora on Manjaro

Islandora is a digital repository software that is used to create, manage, and discover digital objects. In this tutorial, we will take you through the process of installing and configuring Islandora on Manjaro.

Prerequisites:

  1. Manjaro Linux Installed.
  2. LAMP stack Installed.

Step by Step Guide:

1. Install Dependencies

Open the terminal or Konsole and run the following command to install the dependencies.

sudo pacman -S git vim tar unzip wget expect sudo

2. Islandora Installation

Clone the Islandora Git Repository.

git clone https://github.com/Islandora/islandora.git

Go to the Islandora directory and run the Islandora installation script.

cd islandora
sudo ./islandora.sh

This script will install all the necessary packages and dependencies required for the Islandora installation.

3. Islandora Configuration

Open the Apache configuration file in your favorite text editor.

sudo vim /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Add the following line at the end of the file.

Include /opt/rh/httpd24/root/etc/httpd/conf.d/islandora.conf

Save and close the file.

Restart the Apache service.

sudo systemctl restart httpd.service

4. Post Installation Configuration

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/drupal.

You will be redirected to the Islandora installation page.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Islandora installation.

Once the installation is completed, you can access the Islandora web interface by going to http://localhost/fedora.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Islandora software on Manjaro. You can now create, manage, and discover digital objects using Islandora.

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