How to Install Wazo on POP! OS Latest

Wazo is an open-source communication platform that allows users to have complete control over their communication solutions. It offers features such as telephony, instant messaging, video conferencing, and more. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Wazo on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System Packages

Update and upgrade your system packages to their latest version. This will ensure that your system has the latest package repository information.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Wazo requires Python 3.x, PostgreSQL 10.x, Redis, RabbitMQ, and some additional dependencies to function correctly. Install them by running the following commands:

sudo apt install -y git curl postgresql redis-server rabbitmq-server \
libpq-dev libffi-dev libssl-dev python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv \
libjpeg-dev libxml2-utils libxslt1-dev xmlsec1 wget gnupg2 \
apt-transport-https ca-certificates dirmngr

Step 3: Install Node.js

Wazo requires Node.js for its web interface. Install it by running:

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

Verify that Node.js is installed correctly by running:

node -v

Step 4: Add the Wazo Repository

Add the Wazo repository to your system by running the following command:

echo "deb https://download.wazo.community/ ./ $(lsb_release -cs)" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wazo.list

Next, add the repository key:

wget -qO- https://download.wazo.community/key | sudo apt-key add -

Update the package repository:

sudo apt update

Step 5: Install Wazo

Finally, install Wazo by running:

sudo apt install -y wazo-platform

Wazo platform installation comes with the necessary dependencies such as Nginx, Let's Encrypt, and a Wazo Firewall already pre-installed.

Step 6: Start and Enable Services

Start and enable services:

sudo systemctl start nginx wazo-confgend wazo-websocketd wazo-confd wazo-restartd
sudo systemctl enable nginx wazo-confgend wazo-websocketd wazo-confd wazo-restartd

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Wazo on your POP! OS Latest system. You can now access your Wazo web interface by going to http://<hostname>/.

Conclusion

Wazo is a powerful and versatile communication platform that provides users with complete control over their communication solutions. By following this tutorial, you can successfully install Wazo on your POP! OS Latest system and start using its feature-rich tools.

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