How to Install Islandora on macOS

Islandora is an open-source digital asset management system that allows you to store, manage, and access your digital assets in one place. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Islandora on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, you need to ensure that you have the following tools installed on your macOS:

• Docker (version 18.06.0 or higher)
• Docker Compose (version 1.22.0 or higher)

Installation Steps

1. Download the Islandora Docker Compose file from here.
2. Open the Terminal application on your macOS.
3. Navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the Islandora Docker Compose file.
4. Run the following command to start the installation process:

docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml up -d

5. Wait for the installation process to complete. It may take some time depending on the speed of your internet connection.
6. Once the installation process is complete, you can access Islandora at http://localhost:8000.

Conclusion

Installing Islandora on macOS is easy and straightforward. By following the above steps, you can have Islandora up and running on your macOS in no time. With Islandora, you can now store, manage, and access your digital assets with ease.

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