How to Install OvenMediaEngine on MXLinux Latest

OvenMediaEngine is a media server software that is used for real-time video streaming. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation of OvenMediaEngine on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A system running MXLinux Latest.
• Root access or sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

To install OvenMediaEngine, we need to install some dependencies first. Open the Linux terminal and type the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt install cmake make gcc g++ libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libboost-all-dev

Step 2: Download OvenMediaEngine

Download the OvenMediaEngine source code from the official website or use the following command to download it on your system:

wget https://github.com/shinso/ocean/releases/download/v0.8.2/ocean-0.8.2.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the downloaded file

Use the following command to extract the downloaded file:

tar -zxvf ocean-0.8.2.tar.gz

Step 4: Build OvenMediaEngine

Change the directory to the extracted folder and use the following command to build OvenMediaEngine:

cd ocean-0.8.2/
cmake .
make
sudo make install

Step 5: Verify the installation

Once the installation is complete, we need to verify if OvenMediaEngine is installed or not. Enter the following command:

ocean -v

If OvenMediaEngine is installed successfully, it will display the version number.

Conclusion

OvenMediaEngine is now installed on your MXLinux Latest server. You can use it to live stream video content in real-time. Make sure to configure it properly before using it.

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