How to Install BigBlueButton on OpenBSD

BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system for online learning. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install BigBlueButton on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

• OpenBSD server with root access
• Minimum 4GB RAM
• Minimum 2 cores CPU

Step 1: Update the System

Before proceeding with the installation of BigBlueButton, update your OpenBSD system using the following command:

# sudo syspatch -c

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

BigBlueButton requires PostgreSQL 9.6 or later. Install PostgreSQL using the following command:

# sudo pkg_add postgresql-server

Step 3: Configure PostgreSQL

Initialize and start the PostgreSQL server using the following commands:

# doas rcctl set postgresql start
# doas su - _postgresql
$ initdb -D /var/postgresql/data -E UTF8 --locale=C.UTF-8
$ pg_ctl start -D /var/postgresql/data
$ createuser bbb -P
$ createdb bbb_production -O bbb
$ exit

Step 4: Install BigBlueButton

Install BigBlueButton using the following command:

# sudo pkg_add bigbluebutton

Step 5: Configure BigBlueButton

Configure the BigBlueButton using the following command:

# bbb-conf --secret

Follow the prompts and enter your desired secret key.

Step 6: Start BigBlueButton

Start the BigBlueButton server using the following command:

# bbb-conf --start

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured BigBlueButton on OpenBSD. You can now use BigBlueButton for online learning and web conferencing.

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