RERO ILS is an open-source integrated library system developed by RERO, the Library Network of Western Switzerland. The system is designed to help libraries manage their collections, circulation, and patrons. In this tutorial, we will be installing RERO ILS on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, you will need the following:
- A Windows 10 PC
- An Internet connection
- A web browser
- Administrative privileges on your computer
- Docker installed on your system
Installing Docker on Windows 10
- Navigate to the Docker Desktop for Windows webpage.
- Click the "Get Docker" button.
- Follow the instructions to download the Docker Desktop Installer.
- Once downloaded, open the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
- Once Docker is installed, you should be able to run Docker commands in PowerShell or Command Prompt.
Downloading and Running the RERO ILS Docker Image
- Open PowerShell or Command Prompt on your Windows 10 PC.
- Run the following command to download the RERO ILS Docker image:
docker pull rero/rero-ils
- Once the download is complete, run the following command to start the RERO ILS container:
docker run -p 8080:80 rero/rero-ils
- Once the container is up and running, navigate to http://localhost:8080/ in your web browser to access RERO ILS.
Logging in to RERO ILS
- Once you have accessed the RERO ILS login screen, enter "admin" as the username and "admin" as the password.
- After logging in, you will be prompted to change the password for the "admin" account. Follow the instructions to set a new password.
- Once you have changed the password, you will be logged in to the RERO ILS dashboard.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed RERO ILS on your Windows 10 PC.
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