How to Install Tigase on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Tigase, an open-source XMPP server, on NetBSD. Tigase is a high-performance server that can support thousands of concurrent users.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD installed on your system
• Root privileges

Step 1: Install Java

Tigase requires Java to be installed on the system. To install Java, follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal in NetBSD.

2. Run the following command to update the package repository:

   pkgin update
   

3. Then, run the following command to install Java:

   pkgin install openjdk8
   

   Note: You can choose another Java version if you prefer.

Step 2: Download Tigase

1. Open your web browser and go to the following URL:

   https://builds.tigase.net/nightlies/dists/
   

2. Download the latest Tigase version that matches your system architecture and operating system.

Step 3: Install Tigase

1. Open the terminal in NetBSD.

2. Navigate to the folder where Tigase was downloaded.

3. Run the following command to extract the Tigase archive:

   tar xvf tigase-server-<VERSION>.tar.gz
   

   Replace <VERSION> with the version number you downloaded.

4. Navigate into the newly-created folder:

   cd tigase-server-<VERSION>
   

5. Run the following command to start the Tigase server:

   ./scripts/tigase.sh start etc/tigase.conf
   

   This will start the Tigase server using the default configuration file.

6. To stop the server, run the following command:

   ./scripts/tigase.sh stop etc/tigase.conf
   

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started Tigase on your NetBSD system. You can now configure it to your liking and start using it.

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