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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to DSpace and Its Capabilities
- Defining DSpace
- DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
- Repository workflows and structure (communities, collections, items, metadata)
- Principal features, functionalities, and practical applications
- An overview of user and administrative interfaces
Installing and Configuring DSpace 7+
- Infrastructure prerequisites (databases, servers, dependencies)
- Deployment of the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
- Initial setup and system parameter adjustments
- Basic customization (language, visual appearance, access permissions)
- Best practices for deploying in production environments
Administration, Utilization, and Monitoring of DSpace 7+
- Oversight of communities, collections, and items
- Managing user roles, permissions, and access controls
- Importing and exporting data and metadata (Batch Import, CSV, and other formats)
- System monitoring and log administration
- Backup procedures and data recovery tactics
- System updates and ongoing environment maintenance
Creating Customizations and Plugins
- DSpace 7+ development architecture
- Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
- Backend customization (REST API, services, event handling)
- Building new components, extensions, and plugins
- Best practices for DSpace development
Integration with External Tools and Systems
- Integration with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication mechanisms
- Linking DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.)
- Utilizing and exposing DSpace REST APIs
- Integration with indexing, search, and metrics tools (Solr, Google Scholar, etc.)
- Process automation and interoperability solutions
Best Practices for Digital Repository Management
- Metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
- Effective organization of communities and collections
- Rights management and licensing frameworks (Creative Commons, etc.)
- Accessibility, usability, and SEO considerations for repositories
- Security and scalability strategies for repository governance
Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- Diagnosing and resolving frequent technical issues
- Performance monitoring and system optimization
- Upgrade planning and version control
- Documentation and change management processes
- Technical support procedures for internal and external users
Summary and Future Directions
- Review of deployment, customization, and integration workflows
- Ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
- Recommended next steps for team skill development and repository enhancement
Requirements
- A solid grasp of web applications and server environments
- Proficiency with the Linux command line and database systems
- General knowledge of fundamental software development practices
Target Audience
- System administrators and repository managers
- Library IT professionals and digital repository teams
- Developers responsible for customizing or integrating DSpace environments
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 5200 € + VAT*
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