Tutorial: How to Install Audioserve

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing and setting up Audioserve on Ubuntu Server. Audioserve is an open-source audio server that allows you to stream, manage, and organize your music library.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

Step 1: Install Dependencies

First, you need to install the necessary dependencies for Audioserve. Run the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install libavcodec-dev libavformat-dev libavutil-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libssl-dev libsqlite3-dev

Step 2: Install Rust and Cargo

To install Audioserve, you need Rust and Cargo. Run the following command to install these tools:

curl https://sh.rustup.rs -sSf | sh

Follow the prompt to complete the installation.

Step 3: Clone Audioserve Repository

Next, you need to clone the Audioserve repository from GitHub. Run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/izderadicka/audioserve.git

Step 4: Build Audioserve

Navigate to the Audioserve directory and run the following command to build Audioserve:

cd audioserve
cargo build --release

This process may take a few minutes.

Step 5: Configure Audioserve

Once the build process is complete, you need to configure Audioserve. Run the following command:

./target/release/audioserve --setup

Follow the prompts to configure the server. You need to specify the music directory and database location.

Step 6: Start the Server

Finally, you can start the Audioserve server by running the following command:

./target/release/audioserve

You can now access Audioserve by navigating to your server's IP address or hostname in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Audioserve on Ubuntu Server! You can now upload your music library to the configured directory and start streaming your favorite songs.

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