How to Install Tigase on MXLinux Latest

Tigase is an XMPP server, which is widely used for chat and instant messaging services. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Tigase in MXLinux latest version.

Prerequisites

A server running MXLinux Latest with root privileges.
A stable internet connection.

Step 1 – Update the System

The first step is to update the system. This ensures that all the packages are up-to-date.

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt upgrade

Step 2 – Install Java

Tigase requires Java to run, so we need to install it first.

$ sudo apt install default-jdk

Verify the installation by running the following command.

$ java --version

Step 3 – Download and Install Tigase

Download the latest version of Tigase from the official website.

$ wget https://builds.tigase.net/tigase-server/nightlies/dists/tigase-server-nightly-dist-max.tar.gz

Now, extract the downloaded file.

$ tar -zxvf tigase-server-nightly-dist-max.tar.gz

Move the extracted directory to /opt directory.

$ sudo mv tigase-server-max-<version_number> /opt/tigase-server

Step 4 – Configure Tigase

Before starting the Tigase server, we need to configure it.

$ cd /opt/tigase-server
$ sudo ./scripts/tigase.sh configure

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the configuration. Make sure to set the domain name and admin credentials.

Once the configuration is complete, start the Tigase server.

$ sudo ./scripts/tigase.sh start etc/tigase.conf

Step 5 – Access Tigase Web Console

Tigase Web Console is used for managing the Tigase server. You can access it by visiting localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Tigase XMPP server on MXLinux Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Tigase in MXLinux Latest. Tigase is a powerful XMPP server that allows you to run your own chat and instant messaging services.