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t o o l s:
- Local Hosting Specs (Minimum)
Hardware: 4GB RAM, 100GB storage (scalable for digitized content)
OS: Ubuntu Server LTS (or Debian)
Network: Static local IP + port forwarding for remote access (if needed) - Core Software
Web Server: Apache HTTP Server
Database: MySQL (for Koha, DSpace, Omeka)
Backend: PHP (required by Koha/Omeka) - Cataloging & Management
Integrated Library System (ILS): Koha
Digital Repository: DSpace
Digital Exhibits: Omeka Classic - Supporting Tools
Data Cleaning: OpenRefine
Backup: rsync (local) + BorgBackup (encrypted offsite) + External HDD + Microsoft OneDrive
Monitoring: Apache Logs + Simple Bash Scripts (for uptime)
Project Tracking: Microsoft Planner
Documentation: Microsoft SharePoint - Client-Side
Browser Compatibility: Firefox/Chrome (tested for Koha/Omeka)
Public OPAC: Koha’s default OPAC (custom CSS for branding)