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Re: [Koha-devel] zebra on Koha dev install
by Joe Atzberger 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I think the zebra logs are not in the same directory as the apache logs. Fowarding to the list in case somebody else knows for sure. --Joe On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Christopher Curry <ccurry(a)amphilsoc.org>wrote: > Thanks for the quick response, Joe. I looked at the following logs @ > /usr/share/koha/var/log and they were blank [only logs in this directory]. > > koha-error_log > koha-opac-error_log > > I used /usr/share/koha as the base directory for my locally installed files > (those that don't get used directly from /usr/local/src/kohaclone), so I > assumed this would be the appropriate directory. > > Are there other logs I should be looking for? > > I couldn't find specific zebra logs here; on my standard install machine, > zebra logs are at /var/log/koha. > > BTW, first install on a fresh server. > > Cheers, > > Christopher Curry > Assistant Technical Librarian / Assistant IT Officer > > American Philosophical Society > 105 South Fifth Street > Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 > Tel. (215) 599-4299 > > ccurry(a)amphilsoc.org > > *For technical support, please use helpdesk(a)amphilsoc.org* > Main Library number: (215)440-3400 > APS website: http://www.amphilsoc.org > > > Joe Atzberger wrote: > > 2009/11/24 Christopher Curry <ccurry(a)amphilsoc.org> > >> I overheard somewhere (though I can't remember the details) that using the >> dev install mode makes it easier to upgrade koha. I've never done a koha >> upgrade; we're not fully migrated yet, but I'd like to facilitate future >> upgrades as much as possible. >> >> I've had no problem setting up a koha standard install; when I try a dev >> install, my zebra server won't run. The server reports on boot up (and when >> I manually start Zebra) that it is starting the Zebra Daemon and Zebra >> Server, but when I look for the process (top -c), it's not there. No error >> messages are generated when starting the server. >> >> Is there something special that must be done with Zebra conf on a dev >> install? >> >> Can someone explain the advantages of a dev install? I understand that it >> allows you to run the majority of the koha server files directly from a git >> clone. I see how this could simplify an upgrade, but are there other >> advantages that will encourage me to get to the bottom of this? >> > > No that's basically it. It keeps everything (configs and code) in one > directory, and lets you use git so you have version control over the working > branch modifications that you are running on. Then you can pull in new > changes from mainline and integrate them as you see fit, switching between > branches at will without modifying apache or KOHA_CONF or anything. > > For a developer, it is very important to submit patches that are against > the current state of the codebase. Therefore we have to keep a reference > mainline version current, and generating patches between that and a dev > branch is how a submission is made. Git manages all that in a really > coherent way, so you don't have to be constantly managing symlinks. > > BTW, you might have a problem if the dev install was the second > installation on the system to use the same config values (i.e. default port > numbers). That would be true for any additional install. Otherwise, check > your zebra logs for reasons zebra might be failing. > > --joe > >

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zebra on Koha dev install
by Christopher Curry 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I overheard somewhere (though I can't remember the details) that using the dev install mode makes it easier to upgrade koha. I've never done a koha upgrade; we're not fully migrated yet, but I'd like to facilitate future upgrades as much as possible. I've had no problem setting up a koha standard install; when I try a dev install, my zebra server won't run. The server reports on boot up (and when I manually start Zebra) that it is starting the Zebra Daemon and Zebra Server, but when I look for the process (top -c), it's not there. No error messages are generated when starting the server. Is there something special that must be done with Zebra conf on a dev install? Can someone explain the advantages of a dev install? I understand that it allows you to run the majority of the koha server files directly from a git clone. I see how this could simplify an upgrade, but are there other advantages that will encourage me to get to the bottom of this? Thanks for your time. -- Cheers, Christopher Curry Assistant Technical Librarian / Assistant IT Officer American Philosophical Society 105 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 Tel. (215) 599-4299 ccurry(a)amphilsoc.org <mailto:ccurry@amphilsoc.org> *For technical support, please use helpdesk(a)amphilsoc.org <mailto:helpdesk@amphilsoc.org>* Main Library number: (215)440-3400 APS website: http://www.amphilsoc.org

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bulkmarcimport.pl for MARCXML
by Christopher Curry 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hello all, I have a question about bulkmarcimport.pl. I'm trying to import MARCXML, using the "-m MARCXML" option. When I specify this option, 0 records are imported. I used MarcEdit 5.1 to convert my .mrc file to MARCXML. Before conversion to XML, the .mrc file imports and indexes fine. When I leave out the "-m MARCXML" option and point the script at an xml file, the import & zebra rebuild report success, but only the leader imports. Am I missing something? I'm also using the -d & -v options for bulkmarcimport.pl I've validated the file; it is well formed, valid MARCXML. I need to use the XML import because we have bibs with 1900+ items attached and apparently, this makes the .mrc records exceed 99999 characters. I've been told that this character limit does not exist in MARCXML. I'm using 3.0.1, installed on Debian 5 ("Lenny). Debian is installed on a VirtualBox 3.0.8 .vdi image, if that's relevant. -- Cheers, Christopher Curry Assistant Technical Librarian / Assistant IT Officer American Philosophical Society 105 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 Tel. (215) 599-4299 ccurry(a)amphilsoc.org <mailto:ccurry@amphilsoc.org> *For technical support, please use helpdesk(a)amphilsoc.org <mailto:helpdesk@amphilsoc.org>* Main Library number: (215)440-3400 APS website: http://www.amphilsoc.org

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KUDOS online chat
by David Schuster 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

KUDOS - Koha Users and Developers of Open Source - is a group of individuals that are interested in promoting how we use of Koha in the United States. John Brice of Crawford County has registered it as a legal entity in the Common Wealth of PA, and is preparing paperwork to set up a 501(c3) status in order to handle dues to cover organization expenses. Several of us would like to have a virtual meeting on Dec 2, at 2 pm central time using a java chat service available from Plano ISD. If you are interested in this please watch the listservs - and or contact David.schuster(a)pisd.edu - so that he can send out the link when it is available. I will also post the link on the listserv Koha-Discuss and Koha-Dev. Things to discuss at the meeting on Dec 2 1 - ALA - KUDOS meeting gathering 2 - How to get officers for KUDOS - proposed individuals for 3 offices - John Brice - President - 1 year - Open - VP/president elect - 1 year - Vicki Teal Lovely - Secretary - 1 year - David Schuster possible Treasurer unless someone else wants it - 2 years This slate could change if others are willing to serve and be active for regular chats to get KUDOS up and running. These are just individuals that have offered to be involved. Several committees would be established at the onset as well to get things moving. - bylaws - communication - conference With a possible election in 2010 after a membership has been established to put in place an officer rotation. 3 - KUDOS conference for 2010. -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/KUDOS-online-chat-tp26498555p26498555.html Sent from the Koha - Dev mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Error with koha 3.00.02
by Cristian Bernareggi 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Dear all, I run into the followin error with Koha 3.00.02. Can't call method "append_fields" on an undefined value at /usr/local/share/perl/5.10.0/MARC/File/SAX.pm line 92. I found there's a bug with version 0.92 of this module. Would you suggest to install the previous version of this module or there's a different approach to solve this problem? Thanks a lot everybody, Best wishes Cristian

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Koha 3.0.4 searching not working
by Zico 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi, I have just installed Koha-3.0.4 in my Debian 5.0. I exactly followed the README instruction file of Koha-3.0.4. My koha is installed , but i cannot search there too. Here, i want to add that, i am using Zebra there. I followed the below commands in my Koha-3.0.1 and it worked well. But, now, also after using these commands, i cannot activate my searching.: export PERL5LIB=/usr/share/koha/lib export KOHA_CONF=/etc/koha/koha-conf.xml cd /usr/share/koha/bin/migration_tools/ zebraidx -c /etc/koha/zebradb/zebra-biblios.cfg -g iso2709 -d biblios init zebraidx -c /etc/koha/zebradb/zebra-authorities.cfg -g iso2709 -d authorities init ./rebuild_zebra.pl -b -w chmod -R 755 /usr/share/koha/ chmod -R 777 /var/lib/koha/zebradb/ chmod -R 777 /var/lock/koha/zebradb/ -- Best, Zico

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Overdue Notice problems
by nitesh rijal 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I have recently set up overdue notices for any overdues in the library. But when I run overdue_notices.pl manually it gives me the following error.... *No branches with active overduerules at ./overdue_notices.pl line 262.* Can anyone here help me abt this problem.....I didn't understand what to do???? Thank you. -- Nitesh Rijal BE IT email: rijal.it(a)gmail.com url: http://niteshrijal.com.np facebook: http://facebook.com/openrijal twitter: http://twitter.com/openrijal +9779841458173

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koha on debian squeeze
by Thomas Krichel 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi koha gang! I have some koha installation notes for Debian testing (squeeze) at http://openlib.org/home/krichel/courses/lis508/doc/koha_installation_overvi… Feel free to use, comment on, share. Cheers, Thomas Krichel http://openlib.org/home/krichel http://authorclaim.org/profile/pkr1 skype: thomaskrichel

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Koha 3.0.4 + something missing
by Zico 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi, I have just installed Koha-3.0.4 in my new system. There i cannot find some buttons like "Term loan policies", "Circulation and fines policies", "Apply Circulation and fines rules", "Library Transfer Limits", "Item Circulation Alerts" & "Fine Threshold and Transfer Configuration rules" under Patrons and circulation; but, i got those in the demo of liblime. I cannot understand what should i do! Is this my fault or are those really unavailable in Koha-3.0.4? But, they are in liblime demo. -- Best, Zico

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introduction and request
by Joe Ellis 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

Hello List; I am a retired person with experience in developing databases on Macintosh computers and I have been asked to assist the librarian at a small private school in Connecticut to upgrade the Library's tool for administering their small library. The tool they were using was called "Winnebago" and was hosted on an OS 8.5 Macintosh. The application can generate an export file in MARC21 format and after a lot of looking, I found Koha, which looks like an ideal solution for them to transition to. The school uses Macs almost exclusively and I have the option of installing on a server running OS 10.4 server or one of several intel Macs running 10.5 or 10.6. I am fairly comfortable using the command line in Terminal or X11 and have some knowledge of MySQL although I may be a little rusty. Is there anyone on this list who would be willing to provide me with guidance or directions for installing Koha. I've already confirmed my MARC records will install using the LibLime demo site. Thanks for any suggestions you can provide. Joe Ellis Canterbury, Ct.

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