How to Install ReadyMedia on Fedora Server Latest

ReadyMedia is a media server software that allows you to stream files to different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and smart TV's. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ReadyMedia on Fedora Server.

Prerequisites

Before installing ReadyMedia, make sure that you have the following:

• A Fedora Server Latest installation
• A user account with administrative privileges

Step 1 - Update the System

Before installing any software, it's important to update your system to ensure that you have the latest packages and security updates installed. To update your Fedora Server, open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf update

Step 2 - Install ReadyMedia

To install ReadyMedia, you will need to add the EPEL (Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux) repository to your system. The EPEL repository contains additional packages that are not included in the default Fedora repositories.

To add the EPEL repository, run the following command:

sudo dnf install epel-release

Once the EPEL repository is installed, you can install ReadyMedia by running the following command:

sudo dnf install minidlna

Step 3 - Configure ReadyMedia

After installing ReadyMedia, you will need to configure it to make sure it works correctly with your media files.

The default configuration file for ReadyMedia is located at /etc/minidlna.conf. You can edit this file using the text editor of your choice, for example:

sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf

The configuration file contains many options that you can customize to meet your requirements. Some of the most important options include:

• media_dir: This option specifies the directory where your media files are located. By default, ReadyMedia looks for media files in /var/lib/minidlna.
• friendly_name: This option specifies the name that will be displayed for your media server on other devices.
• db_dir: This option specifies the directory where ReadyMedia will store its database files.

After making changes to the configuration file, save and close the file.

Step 4 - Start and Enable ReadyMedia

After configuring ReadyMedia, you can start and enable it using the following commands:

sudo systemctl start minidlna
sudo systemctl enable minidlna

The first command starts the ReadyMedia service, while the second command enables it to start automatically at boot time.

Conclusion

ReadyMedia is now installed and configured on your Fedora Server, and is ready to stream your media files to different devices on your network. You can now sit back, relax, and enjoy your music, videos, and photos on your media devices!

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