This training module provides training material and in-depth information in deploying your own instance of the EUDAT B2SHARE service. It covers complete installation and configuration of the B2SHARE software stack and provides step-by-step examples.
Although this module is complete, it is subject to change due to possible future alterations of the B2SHARE deployment procedures. As soon as there are updates, this training module will be updated as well. In the meantime, you can check out the currently up-to-date B2SHARE quick installation guide.
The information on this module is based on B2SHARE version 2.2.0. You can find the latest release here.
This training modules assumes you have knowledge about using and configuring Linux environments, Docker image handling and command-line interfaces.
Although there is a dedicated submodule for installing all prerequisite software, any problems arising during installation should be solved by the user using the documentation of the corresponding software. Links are provided for all used packages and software.
Note: it it highly recommended to follow the guides in the given order. Later modules assume all previous steps have been completed successfully.
| Submodule | Contents |
|---|---|
| Introduction | General introduction to deploying B2SHARE |
| Installation | Installing required software and packages |
| B2SHARE configuration | Configuration of your B2SHARE instance |
| Services configuration | Configuration of services that B2SHARE depends on |
| B2SHARE administration | Administering and testing your B2SHARE instance |
| User management | Management of users in B2SHARE |
| Data structures | In-depth descriptions of all B2SHARE data structures |
| Metadata schemas | In-depth look at metadata and corresponding schemas of all B2SHARE data structures |
| Community administration | Setting up your community details and metadata schema |
| Maintenance | Keep your instance of B2SHARE in a excellent state |
| Themeing | Themeing your instance and understanding the single page approach |
| b2share Tool Reference | Complete reference for the b2share tool |
| Troubleshooting and Known Issues | General troubleshooting information and known issues |
If you encounter any problems or have any remarks, please contact EUDAT through the website contact form or request support directly.