Hosting a Digital Asset Management System with ResourceSpace on ServerStadium

Introduction

Deploying ResourceSpace, a leading open-source digital asset management system, on ServerStadium’s VMs or dedicated servers, provides a robust and scalable solution for managing digital assets such as images, videos, documents, and audio files. This integration offers the reliability and performance of ServerStadium’s infrastructure, coupled with ResourceSpace’s comprehensive features for asset organization, collaboration, and sharing. Ideal for businesses, creative agencies, and institutions, this setup ensures seamless management of digital content, enhancing workflow efficiency and asset security.

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server.
• Basic knowledge of Linux server administration and LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.
• SSH access to the server.

Step 1: Set Up Your ServerStadium Server

1. Select a Server: Choose a ServerStadium server based on your digital asset storage and processing needs.
2. Server Preparation:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install LAMP Stack

1. Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP:

   Install the necessary components of the LAMP stack:

   sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php php-mysql libapache2-mod-php php-gd php-xml php-mbstring

Step 3: Install ResourceSpace

1. Install Subversion and Git:

   sudo apt install git subversion

2. Clone ResourceSpace Using Git SVN:

   Navigate to the web directory and clone ResourceSpace:

   cd /var/www/html/
   sudo git svn clone http://svn.resourcespace.com/svn/rs/releases/[version] ./

   Replace [version] with the desired version number.

3. Set Proper Permissions:

   sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
   sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

Step 4: Configure MySQL Database for ResourceSpace

1. Create a MySQL Database and User:

   sudo mysql -u root -p
   CREATE DATABASE resourcespace_db;
   CREATE USER 'rs_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON resourcespace_db.* TO 'rs_user'@'localhost';
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   EXIT;

Step 5: Complete ResourceSpace Setup

1. Run the ResourceSpace Setup Wizard:

   Open your browser and complete the setup wizard.

2. Database Configuration:

   Enter the database details when prompted during the setup:

   • Database name: resourcespace_db
   • Database username: rs_user
   • Database password: your_password
3. Finalize the Configuration:

   Follow the wizard to complete the setup.

Step 6: Monitor and Optimize

1. Monitor Server Performance:

   Regularly monitor your ServerStadium server performance to ensure optimal operation of ResourceSpace.

2. Regular Backups:

   Implement a backup strategy for your digital assets and ResourceSpace configuration.

Conclusion

With ResourceSpace deployed on a ServerStadium server, you have a powerful digital asset management system that enhances your organization’s ability to manage, share, and collaborate on digital content. For additional support or to learn more about leveraging ServerStadium’s services, explore our knowledge base or visit the ServerStadium website.