OpenLink Data Spaces

Break Down Data Silos. Unleash Your Data's True Potential.

OpenLink Data Spaces (ODS) is a powerful platform that transforms your fragmented data into a unified, queryable, and secure asset. Connect disparate sources, publish structured data, and build collaborative applications on a foundation of open standards.

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What are Data Spaces?

The Core Idea

A Data Space is a virtual layer that sits above your existing databases, files, and APIs. It assigns a unique, persistent web address (URI) to every single piece of data, turning your information into a cohesive, interconnected network.

Why It Matters

This approach solves the "data silo" problem. Instead of being trapped in different applications, your data becomes openly accessible (with your permission) and easy to link, query, and manage, dramatically increasing its value and utility.

Fundamental Characteristics

  • Unique Identity: Every data item gets a unique HTTP-based identifier.
  • Identity over Location: A data object's identity is separate from where it's stored.
  • Structured Representation: Data is delivered in structured formats like RDF.
  • Owner Controlled: You control all creation, update, and deletion privileges.

The OpenLink Data Spaces Platform

Unified Query Services

Ask questions of all your data at once. ODS supports a wide array of query languages and services, including:

Broad Protocol Support

Build powerful Data Spaces in a loosely coupled fashion leveraging open standards such as:

Collaborative Applications

ODS is more than a database; it's a suite of powerful, pre-built applications for blogs, wikis, file management, calendars, and more. All applications work together within the same unified data space.

What You Can Build with ODS

Personal or Enterprise Knowledge Graph

Create a unified view of all enterprise data, from legacy databases to modern cloud services. Enable powerful cross-departmental analytics and business intelligence without costly data migration projects.

Personal Data Management

Establish a personal data space to manage your digital identity, contacts, bookmarks, and files. Control who can access your information and how it's used across different services.

Distributed Social Networks

Build next-generation social applications where users truly own their data. ODS provides the framework for decentralized identity (WebID) and secure, peer-to-peer communication.

Ready to Dive In?

Quick Installation

ODS comes pre-installed with the OpenLink Virtuoso Open-Source Edition. Just download Virtuoso, run the server with the default demo database, and you're ready to go.

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Step-by-Step Guides

Our guides provide clear instructions for installation, configuration, and integration covering:

  • Self-Sovereign Identity
  • Fediverse (ActivityPub)
  • Weblogs
  • Filesystems (WebDAV)
  • Feed Syndication
  • Calendaring & Scheduling
  • Email Inbox Management
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Live Demonstrations

See ODS in action. Explore our live demo instances to understand the power and flexibility of the platform firsthand before you install.

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