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Koha Library System Installation Guide for Ubuntu

Koha is a widely used open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) that helps libraries manage their operations efficiently. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Koha on an Ubuntu server.

To ensure compatibility and security, update your Ubuntu system before installing Koha:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

Step 2: Add the Koha Repository

Koha is not available in the default Ubuntu repositories, so you need to add the Koha community repository:

echo deb http://debian.koha-community.org/koha stable main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/koha.list

Next, add the repository key:

wget -O- http://debian.koha-community.org/koha/gpg.asc | sudo apt-key add -

Step 3: Update Package Lists

After adding the Koha repository, update your package lists:

sudo apt-get update

Step 4: Install Koha

Run the following command to install the Koha library system:

sudo apt-get install koha-common -y

Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 5: Configure Koha

Open the configuration file to set the domain name and port:

sudo gedit /etc/koha/koha-sites.conf

Modify INTRAPORT to 8001 or another preferred port.

Step 6: Install MySQL

Koha requires a database to store data. Install MySQL using:

sudo apt-get install mysql-server -y

Set up MySQL as per your needs.

Step 7: Create a Koha Instance

Enable required Apache modules:

sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo a2enmod cgi

Restart Apache:

sudo service apache2 restart

Create a new Koha instance:

sudo koha-create --create-db instance_name

Example:

sudo koha-create --create-db library

Step 8: Configure Apache Ports

Edit the Apache ports configuration file:

sudo gedit /etc/apache2/ports.conf

Add:

Listen 8001

Restart Apache:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 9: Enable Koha Site

Disable the default Apache site:

sudo a2dissite 000-default

Enable the required modules and Koha site:

sudo a2enmod deflate
sudo a2ensite instance_name

Example:

sudo a2ensite library

Restart Apache:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Restart the Memcached service:

sudo service memcached restart

Step 10: Retrieve Admin Credentials

To get your Koha admin username and password, use:

sudo koha-passwd instance_name

Alternatively, retrieve them from the configuration file:

sudo gedit /etc/koha/sites/library/koha-conf.xml

Step 11: Access Koha Web Interface

Open your browser and visit:

http://127.0.0.1:8001

You have successfully installed and configured Koha on your Ubuntu server. Your library management system is now ready for use!

Reference By

Omkar Kakeru

Founder Of PlayTech