Documents for the current release (1.6)

VIVO Installation Instructions

Step by step instructions to get your VIVO instance up and running.

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Upgrade Instructions for VIVO release 1.6

You are running an instance of VIVO release 1.5.x. How can you convert it to VIVO release 1.6? 

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VIVO Customization Guide

How to put your own stamp on your VIVO instance. Techniques ranging from changing the theme, to changing the ontology, to changing the essentials of VIVO.

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VIVO Data Ingest Guide

How to get data into your VIVO instance. How to update and maintain your VIVO data. A survey of tools and techniques.

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Ontology Reference for VIVO 1.6

The specific structure of RDF data within VIVO. Properties, classes, and more.

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VIVO Programmer's Notes

Insights into the internal structure of the VIVO application. Tips for developers who want to go farther than mere customization.

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Documentation for older releases

Older upgrade instructions