Fedora is a flexible, extensible repository platform for the management and dissemination of digital content. Fedora 4, the new, revitalized version of Fedora, was released into production in November of 2014. Fedora 4 features include vast improvements in scalability, linked data capabilities, research data support, modularity, ease of use and more. Both new and existing Fedora users will be interested in learning about and experiencing these new features and functionality first-hand.
This workshop will provide an introduction to and overview of Fedora 4, with a focus on the latest features. After an initial review of the most significant new features, participants will learn about best practices and community standards for modeling data in Fedora 4. Using a pre-configured virtual machine environment, attendees will participate in a hands-on session that will give them a chance to explore Fedora 4 by following step-by-step instructions. This section will demonstrate how to create and manage content in Fedora 4 in accordance with linked data best practices. Finally, participants will learn how to integrate Fedora 4 with external applications and services, including triplestores and search indices, using the well-established Apache Camel framework.
