How to Install OvenMediaEngine on Arch Linux

OvenMediaEngine is a streaming server software that enables you to stream live and on-demand content over the internet. In this tutorial, we will be installing OvenMediaEngine on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you need to make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

Installation

Follow the steps below to install OvenMediaEngine on Arch Linux:

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

First, we need to install some required dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -S git cmake gcc make python python2 python-pip python-setuptools python2-pip

Step 2: Clone OvenMediaEngine Repository

Next, clone the OvenMediaEngine repository to your local machine. Open the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/AirenSoft/OvenMediaEngine.git

Step 3: Build OvenMediaEngine

Go to the OvenMediaEngine directory using the following command:

cd OvenMediaEngine

Now, it's time to build the OvenMediaEngine. Execute the following commands one by one:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make

Now, wait for the build process to complete. It may take some time depending on your system configuration.

Step 4: Install OvenMediaEngine

After the build is successful, you can install the OvenMediaEngine using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5: Verify Installation

Verify that the OvenMediaEngine is installed successfully by running the following command:

ome -v

You should see the version information of the OvenMediaEngine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install OvenMediaEngine on Arch Linux. Now you can start using OvenMediaEngine to stream your live and on-demand content.

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