ArchivesSpace is an open source web application designed for archives management. It aids archival description, digital object management, authority control, and much more. This tutorial will guide you on how to install ArchivesSpace on NetBSD.
Before you begin, make sure you fulfill the following requirements:
ArchivesSpace requires several software dependencies before installation. You can install them using the following command:
pkgin update && pkgin -y install java openjdk11 postgresql11-server git
ArchivesSpace uses PostgreSQL as its backend database. To configure it, run the following commands:
echo "postgresql=YES" >> /etc/rc.conf.local
/etc/rc.d/postgresql initdb
/etc/rc.d/postgresql start
You also need to create a new PostgreSQL user and database. Run the following commands:
su - postgres
createuser -d archives
createdb -O archives archivesspace
exit
First, clone the ArchivesSpace code from the Git repository:
git clone https://github.com/archivesspace/archivesspace.git
cd archivesspace
git submodule init
git submodule update
Next, execute the following command to build the application:
./build/run bootstrap
After the build process completes, start the installation process:
./build/run install
You will be prompted to provide the following information during installation:
During the process, you will be asked to confirm your decisions. Once the installation is complete, the server should start automatically, and you will be able to access it through a web browser at http://localhost:8080.
That's it! You have successfully installed ArchivesSpace on NetBSD. You can now use it to manage your archives and digital assets. Good Luck!
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