How to Install ArchivesSpace on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install ArchivesSpace on Linux Mint.

Requirements

Linux Mint latest version
Java 8 or higher installed
MySQL or MariaDB server installed

Step 1: Download ArchivesSpace

The first step is to download the latest version of ArchivesSpace from the official website at https://archivesspace.org/.

Step 2: Installation

Extract the ArchivesSpace zip file to any directory you like, such as /opt/archivesspace.
```
sudo unzip archivesspace-v3.0.1.zip -d /opt/
```
Once extracted, navigate to the installation directory and run the following command to install all dependencies.
```
sudo ./scripts/setup.sh
```
After the dependencies are installed, run the following command to start the installation script.
```
sudo ./scripts/installer.sh
```
The installer will guide you through the installation process, such as creating a MySQL database, setting up a web server, and configuring various options.

Note: Make sure to remember the administrator password set during the installation process as you will need it to log in to the ArchivesSpace web interface.

Step 3: Starting ArchivesSpace

Once the installation is complete, you can start ArchivesSpace by running the following commands in your terminal:

cd /opt/archivesspace
sudo ./archivesspace.sh start

The command start will start the ArchivesSpace service, and you should be able to access the archives space web interface by visiting http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Conclusion

We have now successfully installed ArchivesSpace on Linux Mint. You can use the web interface to manage archives collections, import/export data, and perform other administrative tasks.