I have created a Bash script that automates the creation of multiple Koha instances with dynamic ports and custom naming.
This script is especially useful for those conducting training sessions on Koha. With it, multiple instances can be created quickly and easily, allowing trainees to work on their own dedicated instances without interference.
In this blog post, I will walk you through the script, how it works, and how you can use it to set up multiple Koha instances on your server effortlessly.
Features of the Script
- Ensures the script is run as root.
- Configures Apache to set ServerName localhost.
- Dynamically assigns ports for each Koha instance.
- Creates Koha instances with custom names.
- Updates Apache configuration to accommodate new instances.
- Restarts Apache to apply changes.
Prerequisites
Before running the script, make sure:
- You have a Debian-based server with Koha installed.
- Apache2 and MariaDB are installed and configured.
- You have root access to the server.
Before running the script, ensure that /etc/koha/koha-sites.conf is configured with INTRAPORT="80" and OPACPORT="80".
Download the Script
sudo su
wget https://gist.githubusercontent.com/maheshpalamuttath/737a0c32e50affa17523ffd700126b7a/raw/f3aea25e272aae095ff3c82a3149349d137437cb/koha-multi-instances.sh
chmod +x koha-multi-instances.sh
./koha-multi-instances.sh
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