How to Install Archivematica on Kali Linux Latest

Archivematica is an open-source digital preservation software suite that allows users to preserve and provide long-term access to digital files. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Archivematica on Kali Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that Kali Linux is up-to-date using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Also, ensure that you have sudo privileges for your user account.

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

To install Archivematica on Kali Linux, we need to first install some dependencies. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt install dialog docker.io docker-compose git

Once the installation is complete, start the Docker service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start docker

Step 2 - Clone the Archivematica Repository

Next, we need to clone the Archivematica repository to our system. Run the following command to clone the repository:

sudo git clone https://github.com/archivematica/archivematica.git

This command will clone the repository to the current working directory.

Step 3 - Install Archivematica

Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the Archivematica directory using the following command:

cd archivematica

Run the installation script using the following command:

sudo ./archivematica-dev-setup install

This command will start the installation process, and you will be prompted with a setup wizard. Select the required options and complete the installation process.

Step 4 - Start Archivematica

Once the installation process is completed, start the Archivematica services using the following command:

sudo archivematica-storage-service-cli start
sudo archivematica-mcp-server-cli start
sudo archivematica-dashboard-cli start

This will start the storage service, the MCP server, and the dashboard.

Step 5 - Access Archivematica

To access Archivematica, open your web browser and go to http://localhost. This will open the Archivematica dashboard, and you can log in with the default credentials:

Username: demo
Password: demo123

You can now start using Archivematica to preserve and provide long-term access to digital files.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install Archivematica on Kali Linux Latest. Archivematica is a powerful tool for digital preservation, and with its installation, you can preserve your digital files and provide long-term access to them.