How to Install RERO ILS on OpenSUSE Latest

RERO ILS is a popular open-source library management system used by libraries and institutions worldwide. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing RERO ILS on OpenSUSE Latest.

Before you begin

Before starting the installation process, ensure that:

Step 1: Add RERO ILS repository

The first step is to add RERO ILS repository to your system. Follow the below commands to add the repository.

sudo zypper addrepo -G https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/rero-ils:/OpenSUSE_Latest/home:rero-ils:OpenSUSE_Latest.repo

Step 2: Install the RERO-ILS package

After adding the repository, the next step is to install the RERO-ILS package. Use the following command to install the package.

sudo zypper in rero-ils

Step 3: Install the RERO-ILS dependencies

Once the RERO-ILS package is installed, the next step is to install the dependencies required for the RERO-ILS to run. Use the following command to install the dependencies.

sudo zypper in rero-ils-dependencies

Step 4: Initialize the RERO-ILS installation

After installing the RERO-ILS package and dependencies, the next step is to initialize the installation. Use the following command to initialize the installation.

sudo rero-ils bootstrap

Step 5: Start RERO-ILS services

After initializing the RERO-ILS installation, the next step is to start the RERO-ILS services. Use the following command to start the services.

sudo systemctl enable rero-ils
sudo systemctl start rero-ils

Step 6: Access RERO-ILS

After the RERO-ILS services have started, use your web browser and access the RERO-ILS at http://localhost:5000/.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install RERO ILS on OpenSUSE Latest. By following these steps, you should be able to install and use RERO ILS to manage your library's collections.

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