Jitsi

Jitsi: Self-Hosting Guide for OpenSUSE Leap - Get the most out of Jitsi

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How to Use:

1. Installation:
   • Add the OBS repository using the provided command.
   • Refresh the repositories.
   • Install Jitsi-Meet and its dependencies using the provided zypper commands.
2. Optional Add-Ons:
   • Install Jibri Add-On or Jigasi Add-On if required, using the provided zypper commands.
3. Configuration:
   • Adjust the Prosody configuration file under /etc/prosody/prosody.cfg.lua.
   • Create a new configuration file named <FQDN>.cfg.lua in /etc/prosody/conf.avail/ with specific content.
   • Create a symlink for the configuration.
   • Create certificates via prosodyctl cert generate <DOMAIN> and symlink them to /etc/prosody/certs/.
   • Add the certificates to the system keystore.
   • Create a conference focus user using prosodyctl register command.
   • Edit the Nginx configuration file jitsi-meet.conf in /etc/nginx/vhosts.d/.
4. Jitsi-Meet Configuration:
   • Edit the config.js file located in /srv/jitsi-meet/ directory.
5. Jitsi-Videobridge Configuration:
   • Edit the configuration files under /etc/jitsi/videobridge/ directory.
6. Jitsi-Jicofo Configuration:
   • Edit the configuration files under /etc/jitsi/jicofo/ directory.
7. Add-On: Jitsi-Jibri Configuration (if applicable):
   • Add specific configurations to prosody configuration file and edit other files as instructed.
8. Add-On: Jitsi-Jigasi Configuration (if applicable):
   • Note provided about the absence of a guide for this component from openSUSE packagers.
9. Services:
   • Start all necessary services using systemctl commands.
10. Final Notes:
    • Recommendations and precautions regarding running Jitsi on a dedicated host, updating Jitsi, avoiding a full X11 stack installation, and securely backing up configuration.

• Jitsi Meet is described as a fully encrypted, 100% open source video conferencing solution that is free to use.
• Various features of Jitsi Meet are highlighted, including sharing desktop, presentations, inviting users via custom URLs, collaborative document editing with Etherpad, and integrated chat with messages and emojis.
• Users are encouraged to visit meet.jit.si to experience the service before deciding to run their own instance, with terms of service and privacy policy provided.