Archon is a content management system for archival information.
Advanced users installing Archon on Ubuntu Linux with Apache and MySQL might want to use these instructions:
To install Archon you must have access to both a web server and a database server (either MySQL or Microsoft SQLServer). Specifically, you need the following in place before running the install packet. If you do not understand any of these requirements, check with your web host or systems administrator.
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A standard installation of MySQL (recommended) or Microsoft SQL Server (not recommended). We have tested the application with MySQL 5.0 and SQL Server 7 and 2000, but it should work with later releases of these platforms as well.
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A blank database on the database server. When creating the database, create a user with full (owner) privileges. You do not need to specify any table names, data definitions, or the like. They will be created or updated automatically when you run the install packet.
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A web server of any type with PHP 5.1 or higher installed. PHP 5.5 or 5.6 is strongly recommended. Depending on which database server you plan to use, the mysql or mssql library must be enabled. In addition, the PEAR/MDB2 libraries must be installed. (see instructions and information ). The gd library must be enabled if you plan to use the Digital Library Manager, and the zip library may be installed to allow zip files to be used by the import utilities, but neither of these are absolutely required.
Note: We do not recommend installing Archon on a Windows (IIS) server. Although it is possible to install it in a Windows environment or another operating system, it was developed and tested on a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) server. If you choose to use a Windows server, we strongly advise using Apache or Zend Server over IIS, but please be advised that we are not in a position to offer support or installation assistance.
Archon should work on most preexisting installations of PHP 5.1 or higher, with one of the database servers listed above. If Archon does not install properly or if you are having trouble using any of the features, we recommend the following minimum configuration settings for the php.ini file:
memory_limit=16M ;(but more is better and will speed the application up)
file_uploads=on
max_execution_time=30 ;(or higher; Archon may attempt to increase the
;execution time for certain scripts but will be
;unable to do if safe mode is on.)
upload_max_filesize= 8M ;(or a value larger than the largest files you
;intend to upload through the digital library
;manager
post_max_size=8M ;(or a value greater than max_upload_filesize)
NOTE: A higher memory limit will be needed if you plan to record very, very lengthy finding aids or upload very large digital objects.
If you are having trouble uploading files, we recommend the following configuration for MySQL (in the my.ini or my.cnf file):
max_allowed_packet=8MB ;(or a value equal to PHP's upload_max_filesize)
For more information regarding installation requirements, or do diagnose installation problems, please visit the Installation/Configuration section of the forum: http://forums.archon.org/viewforum.php?f=4.
In order for the installer/upgrader to work correctly, you must provide valid
credentials so that Archon's scripts can establish a connection to the MySQL or
SQL Server where the data is stored. You must provide an accurate server
address, database name, login, and passwords, in the file config.inc.php
found in the root of the archon distribution.
Once information has been provided in the config.inc.php file, simply place
the entire Archon distribution on a web server. If you open a browser to the
base address of our installation, an automated installer will being working,
and will guide you through the installation process.
If your attempt to install Archon fails, please check with your local system administrator or your web host, as needed, to ensure that you are supplying the correct connection credentials.
Download the zip file from the project website. Save the file on a local drive.
Create a new blank database on a MySQL or MSSQL database server. The database can be given any name you like. If you do not have authority to create a database on your database server or web host, contact your systems administrator and request that they create a database.
Create a user/password combination for the blank database with ALL privileges
to the database, including SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE,
ALTER, and DROP. (Depending on how your database administrator defines
ALL, it may be necessary to manually select each of these privileges.)
Archon's web scripts will use this account to access the database, and Archon
will not function if the user you create for Archon does not have these
credentials.
Note the name of the database server, database name, user login, and user password.
Copy or FTP the Archon folder from the zip file to your webserver. Open
config.inc.php and provide the connection credentials.
The web-based installation utility includes 12 steps. The installer attempts to connect to the database, creates tables, and completes initial configuration for your installation of Archon.
To begin, simply navigate to the URL for the root of the archon installation, e.g. http://www.example.org/archon/
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Click through the welcome screen.
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Read and accept the open-source license agreement
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Read the information and click "Next" to continue
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Test database configuration. If everything is OK, click "Next," otherwise, reconfigure database or correct information supplied in initial (non-web-based) install utility, then run the web-based installation utility again.
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Installation utility creates database and table structure. After the structure has been created and the page loads completely into the web browser, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "next."
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Create sa (Super Administrator) and Administrator user login credentials. NOTE: The sa account will allow full administrative access to Archon. Unlike the other passwords, the SA password is not stored in the user table. It is a 'failsafe' password allowing access to the Archon administrative (staff) interface in case the user table is corrupted. All passwords are stored as one-way hashes and cannot be read by humans or decrypted.
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Enter repository information. Only the name is required.
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Select the packages you wish to install. NOTE: you can install missing packages or uninstall unneeded packages later if desired.
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Depending on the options you selected, one or more package installers will run. Follow instructions on each screen carefully.
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Select languages for the administrative interface. Two languages are supplied: English and Spanish. If you are interested in translating Archon to another language, please contact us.
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The installer will import previously chosen language XML files. NOTE: The language import may take a long time. Do not interrupt the process (you will see a message that says "DONE" this when it is finished).
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Installation is complete. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully to finalize the installation. Archon will not run unless these instructions are completed.
Delete or rename the file packages/core/install/install.php.
Your installation of Archon is complete! Go to the web address to start using Archon.
ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall that detects and blocks malicious HTTP activity. You can improve Archon's security by running Archon with ModSecurity.
Please see the following document in this repository for more information: