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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) ...

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...