These options can make VIVO more scalable, add features, or run VIVO in a different environment.

Linking user accounts to VIVO profile pages

Configure VIVO so each user can edit their own profile page.

Running VIVO behind an Apache server

Add a reverse proxy, to add a layer of security, allow fine control over your site's URL, and provide a layer for additional network modules.

VIVO can be configured to work with an external authentication system like Shibboleth or CUWebAuth.

The number of database connections can affect VIVO's speed.

VIVO can work with databases like Oracle or SQL Server, or with other types of triple stores.

Some people prefer to work with the very latest source code.

Add a third layer to the VIVO distribution, to keep all of your modifications in one place.

Some sites prefer to use a container like GlassFish or JBoss, instead of Tomcat

If your site is a member of ORCID, you can activate the ORCID Integration code in VIVO.

Instructions for connecting VIVO and Open Research Networking Gadgets

VIVO can display pages and data in different languages.

An assortment of installation options that aren't necessary for your first installation, but might be helpful later.