Openfire is an instant messaging server that uses XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol). It's a great tool for organizations that want to set up their own internal messaging system. In this tutorial, we will be discussing the steps required to install Openfire on Clear Linux latest.
Before you start with the installation process, ensure that you have the following pre-requisites:
Open the Command Prompt terminal on your Clear Linux installation.
Update the system package by running the command:
$ sudo swupd update
Once the packages are updated, you can install Openfire by running the following command:
$ sudo swupd bundle-add openfire
The process may take a few seconds or minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once the installation is complete, you can check the status of the Openfire service:
$ sudo systemctl status openfire
If everything is working fine, you'll see the message 'active (running)'.
Finally, you can access the Openfire admin panel by opening your web browser and entering the URL http://localhost:9090. You should see the Openfire homepage. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Openfire server.
That's it! You have successfully installed Openfire on Clear Linux Latest. You can now proceed to configure and customize Openfire the way you want, and enjoy the benefits of a private, secure instant messaging system within your organization.
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