How to Install RERO ILS on Fedora Server Latest

RERO ILS is an open-source integrated library system used by libraries to manage their resources. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing RERO ILS on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A virtual or physical machine running Fedora Server Latest
  • Basic knowledge of the command line interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we start installing RERO ILS, we need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf install python3 python3-pip python3-virtualenv python3-devel git

This will install Python, PIP, and some other required packages.

Step 2: Clone the RERO ILS Repository

Next, we need to clone the RERO ILS repository from GitHub. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/rero/rero-ils.git

This will clone the repository into a directory called rero-ils.

Step 3: Create a Python Virtual Environment

Navigate into the rero-ils directory and create a Python virtual environment using the following command:

cd rero-ils && python3 -m venv env

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment using the following command:

source env/bin/activate

Your terminal prompt should change to indicate that you are now using the virtual environment.

Step 5: Install Dependencies

Now, we need to install the dependencies required by RERO ILS using PIP. Run the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 6: Initialize the Database

Next, we need to initialize the RERO ILS database. Use the following command to create the required database tables:

./bin/ils initdb

Step 7: Create the Configuration File

Copy the default configuration file to a new file named instance/rero-ils.cfg:

cp instance/rero-ils.cfg.default instance/rero-ils.cfg

Edit the instance/rero-ils.cfg file and update the values to match your specific environment.

Step 8: Start the Server

Finally, we can start the server using the following command:

./bin/ils runserver

The server is now running and can be accessed at http://localhost:5000. You should see the RERO ILS homepage.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed RERO ILS on Fedora Server Latest. With this installation, you can now manage your library's resources using this open-source integrated library system.