FAQ: Setting up a META-SHARE repository

  • Q

    What is a META-SHARE repository?

    A

    The META-SHARE repositories are the nodes of the network. They are set up, operated and maintained by META-SHARE Members acting as META-SHARE Repository Service Providers. META-SHARE Repositories can have a local or hosting (non-local) role.

    Local repositories are set up and maintained by organisations participating in the META-SHARE network, storing their own resources.

    Hosting repositories are also set up and maintained by organisations participating in the META-SHARE network acting as storage and documentation facilities for resources either developed in organisations not wishing to set up their own repository, or donated or considered orphan resources, i.e. resources without an owner. A hosting repository may also store its own resources.




  • Q

    I represent an organisation that wants to set up a META-SHARE repository. What do I have to do?

    A

    If you wish your repository to be a node of the META-SHARE Network, you must first become a member of META-SHARE. Please

    • follow the instructions as regards the administrative aspects that you can find here

    and then

    • follow the technical instructions for the setting up of a repository that you can find here

  • Q

    How do I set up a META-SHARE repository?

    A

    The complete set of instructions on how to set up a META-SHARE repository is found here.