Help with Installing and Configuring DSpace 6 on Ubuntu 18.04

[Steven]

Hello everyone,

I hope you are doing well. I am currently working on a project where I need to upgrade our institution’s policy website from DSpace 6 to DSpace 9. As part of this process, my immediate task is to install and configure DSpace 6 on Ubuntu 18.04 so that I can better understand how it works before moving on to the upgrade.

This week, my goal is to:

• Install and configure DSpace 6 on Ubuntu 18.04

• Demonstrate a working setup (uploading documents, browsing collections, etc.)

• Document the challenges I encounter

I have been going through the documentation, but I am finding some steps unclear and would really appreciate guidance from anyone who has set up DSpace 6 recently.

Could you kindly share:

1. Recommended installation guides or tutorials specific to DSpace 6 on Ubuntu 18.04

2. Any common pitfalls or issues to watch out for during installation and configuration

3. Advice on preparing a simple demo (uploading items, setting up collections/communities)

Any help, resources, or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.