How to Install DSpace on OpenSUSE Latest

DSpace is a digital asset management system that helps organizations to store and manage digital resources. It is an open-source platform with a straightforward installation process on OpenSUSE. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you with the installation of DSpace on OpenSUSE:

1. Install Java Development Kit (JDK):

DSpace requires JDK as a prerequisite so that you need to install it first. Run the following command to install it:

sudo zypper in java-1_8_0-openjdk-devel

2. Install Apache Maven:

DSpace uses Apache Maven for building and deploying the application. Install it with the following command:

sudo zypper in apache-maven

3. Install PostgreSQL Database:

DSpace requires a database to store its data. For this tutorial, we will use PostgreSQL. Install it using the following command:

sudo zypper in postgresql

4. Create a Database and User:

After the installation of PostgreSQL, you need to create a database and user for DSpace. Run the following commands to create a database and user:

sudo -u postgres createuser -P dspace
sudo -u postgres createdb -O dspace dspace

5. Download and Extract DSpace:

Download the latest release version of DSpace from https://duraspace.org/dspace/ or the DSpace GitHub repository. Extract the downloaded file to the target directory.

tar -zxvf dspace-{{version}}-release.tar.gz
cd dspace-{{version}}-release

Replace {{version}} with the version number you are downloading.

6. Configure DSpace:

Inside the extracted directory, there is a file named local.cfg.EXAMPLE. Rename it to local.cfg.

mv config/local.cfg.EXAMPLE config/local.cfg

Then, open the file config/local.cfg and configure the necessary settings, such as the database connection information and the administrator email.

7. Build and Install DSpace:

Use the following command to build and install DSpace:

mvn package
cd dspace/target/dspace-installer/
sudo ant fresh_install

It may take some time depending on your system specifications.

8. Run DSpace:

Finally, start the DSpace web application using the following command:

sudo /etc/init.d/dspace start

You can access the DSpace application in your browser using the IP address or hostname of your OpenSUSE machine along with the default port number 8080. The URL will look like this: http://{{your-ip-address}}:8080/xmlui.

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed DSpace on OpenSUSE. You can now start exploring its features and functionality.

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