How to Install Icecast 2 on Clear Linux Latest

Icecast 2 is a popular open source streaming media server that can be used to stream audio or video over the internet. In this tutorial, we will explain the steps necessary to install Icecast 2 on Clear Linux Latest distributions.

Prerequisites

• A Clear Linux Latest distribution with root access
• Basic knowledge of the Linux command line interface (CLI)

Steps to Install Icecast 2

Follow the steps below to install Icecast 2 on Clear Linux Latest.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any new software on your system, it is important to ensure that the system is up-to-date. You can update your Clear Linux Latest system using the following command:

swupd update

Step 2: Install Icecast 2 Dependencies

Icecast 2 requires a number of dependencies that need to be installed before you can install the software itself. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-libogg devpkg-libvorbis devpkg-libtheora

Step 3: Download Icecast 2

Download the latest version of Icecast 2 from the official website: https://icecast.org/download/. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download the latest version directly:

wget https://github.com/xiph/Icecast-Server/archive/refs/tags/2.4.4.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract the Downloaded File

After downloading the Icecast 2 package, extract it using the following command:

tar -xzvf 2.4.4.tar.gz

Step 5: Build and Install Icecast 2

Once the package has been extracted, enter the extracted directory using the following command:

cd Icecast-Server-2.4.4/

Next, run the following command to configure the build:

./configure

Once the configuration is complete, build and install the Icecast 2 package using the following command:

make && sudo make install

Step 6: Start the Icecast 2 Server

To start the Icecast 2 server, use the following command:

icecast -c /usr/local/etc/icecast.xml

You should see output similar to the following:

[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO icecast.config - Icecast 2.4.4 server started
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO connection/get_ssl_certificate - No SSL capability.
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO connection/listener_add_internal - listener thread starting
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO format/format_init - mp3:MPEG1L3 128 kb/s (CBR) (24.0 kHz)
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO format/format_init - ogg:Vorbis setup audio decoder v1.3.7 ( aoTuV [20201126] (UTC 2021-09-03) )
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO connection/listener_add_internal - listener thread started
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO connection/listener_add_internal - listener thread starting
[2021-10-20 22:15:48] INFO connection/listener_add_internal - listener thread started

Step 7: Verify the Installation

To verify that Icecast 2 has been installed correctly, go to a web browser and enter the following URL: http://:8000. You should see the Icecast 2 server status page, which displays information about the server's configuration, streams, and listeners.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Icecast 2 on a Clear Linux Latest distribution. You can use this server to stream audio or video over the internet to your audience.

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