The Dataverse Network software provides a full solution as a publishing data system for Universities or other organizations. At IQSS, we host a Dataverse Network open to all researchers, publishers and data distributors that choose to upload the data in our repository, through a dataverse (for more information in this option, see the Data Holders section).
If you choose to host a Dataverse Network for your organization, then you will need to install the software and maintain your own repository for the data files. This option gives you higher control on where the data files reside, how often they are backed up, etc, but it adds complexity by having to maintain the software and dependable components in large servers, install upgrades, and provide adequate support to your users.
Learn more about the requirements for installing and maintaining the Dataverse Network before you download the software.