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DSpace Installation Guide Complete guide to installing and configuring DSpace 9.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS What is DSpace? DSpace is an open-source digital repository and archival software that institutions, libraries and other organisations use to manage, preserve, and disseminate research papers, documents, datasets and other scholarly or institutional digital content. It was initially developed in collaboration with MIT Libraries and Hewlett-Packard (HP) Labs in the early 2000s. How to Install DSpace 9.1 Before installing DSpace, it's important to understand that it consists of two main components that work together to provide the complete functionality and user experience: DSpace Architecture Backend (Server API) ...

Complete DSpace Installation Guide Installation of Backend Step 1: System Preparation i. Update & Upgrade System Packages Copy code sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Purpose: Update and upgrade system packages Explanation: This command updates the package lists and upgrades all installed packages to their latest versions. The -y flag automatically confirms the upgrade process. Step 2: Install Required Dependencies i. Core Tools Copy code sudo apt install wget curl git build-essential unzip zip -y Purpose: Install core development tools Explanation: This command installs essential tools needed for software development and system administration, including wget for downloading files, curl for transferring data, git for version control, and build tools for compiling software. ii. Java Development Kit (OpenJDK 17) Copy code sudo apt...

Installing the DSpace Angular Frontend This guide walks through the complete process of installing and configuring the DSpace Angular frontend for your DSpace repository. Step 1: Install Node.js Using NVM Official Documentation Reference: For complete and up-to-date instructions, please refer to the Official DSpace Installation Guide . DSpace requires Node.js version v18.19+, v20.x, or v22.x for optimal performance and compatibility. For best compatibility and stability, Node.js v22.18.0 (LTS) is recommended. For more details, visit the official Node.js download page . When selecting from the dropdown on the Node.js website, choose: Version: v22.18.0 (LTS) Operating System: Linux (if you're installing on Ubuntu or another Linux distro) Installation method: nvm (Node Version Manager) Package manager: npm (included with Node.js) Copy code sudo su Purpose: Switch...