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FAQ

What is Samvera?

Why use Samvera repository solutions?

Who uses Samvera, and what for?

How is the Samvera Community governed?

What do you mean when you say you are part of a community?  How does that work?

How can I connect with the Samvera Community and stay up to date on events and developments?

What is the purpose of Samvera Connect and other in-person meetings of the Samvera Community?

How do you ensure that everyone can participate in the Samvera Community?

Where can I download and try Samvera repository solutions?

What does it cost to implement Samvera?

I have developed code that could be of use to Samvera.  How can I share this with others?

How do we know Samvera will be around in 5 or 10 years?

Is there an exit strategy for me when I need to move to a different technology?

I have heard the terms Hydra, Hyrax, Hyku, and HyBox associated with Samvera what do they all mean?

My institution is moving more and more into the cloud.  Can I have Samvera in the cloud?

What does Samvera offer that DSpace, EPrints, ContentDM, Islandora, etc. do not? What makes the Samvera approach to repositories stand out?