Apache OpenMeetings is an open-source web conferencing application that allows you to set up instantly a conference on the web. It is designed to provide a comprehensive solution for virtual meetings, webinars, and online collaboration.
To install Apache OpenMeetings on a Linux server, follow these steps:
Install Java: OpenMeetings requires Java. Install it using the package manager:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openjdk-11-jdk
Download OpenMeetings: Download the latest version from the Apache OpenMeetings website.
Extract the Archive:
tar -xzf apache-openmeetings-X.X.X.tar.gz
cd apache-openmeetings-X.X.X
Database Setup: OpenMeetings supports multiple databases. For example, to use MySQL:
sudo apt-get install mysql-server
sudo mysql_secure_installation
sudo mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE openmeetings;
CREATE USER 'openmeetings'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON openmeetings.* TO 'openmeetings'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
Configure OpenMeetings: Edit the openmeetings-server.properties file to configure the database connection.
Start OpenMeetings:
./red5.sh
Access OpenMeetings: Open your web browser and go to http://your-server-ip:5080/openmeetings.
For more detailed information, visit the Apache OpenMeetings documentation.
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