BigBlueButton is a web conferencing software that is used for online learning, remote training, and video conferencing. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install BigBlueButton on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 Operating System
- MySQL Database Server
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
- Apache Tomcat Server
- BigBlueButton Installation package
Step 1: Install MySQL Server
- Download and install the MySQL Server from the official website.
- Follow the instructions provided during the installation process.
- Create a new database and user for BigBlueButton.
Step 2: Install Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
- Download and install the latest version of Java SE Development Kit from the official website.
- Follow the instructions provided during the installation process.
Step 3: Install Apache Tomcat Server
- Download and install the latest version of Apache Tomcat Server from the official website.
- Follow the instructions provided during the installation process.
- Configure the Tomcat Server according to the documentation provided.
Step 4: Download BigBlueButton Installation package
- Download the latest available BigBlueButton installation package from the official website.
- Unzip the downloaded file to a directory of your choice.
Step 5: Configure BigBlueButton
- Navigate to the installation directory of BigBlueButton.
- Edit the
bigbluebutton.properties file and update the database connection information.
- Edit the
bbb-config.xml file and update the server-specific attributes.
Step 6: Deploy BigBlueButton on Tomcat Server
- Copy the contents of the BigBlueButton installation directory to the Tomcat webapps directory.
- Start the Tomcat Server and visit the
http://localhost:8080/bigbluebutton URL in a web browser.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should now have BigBlueButton installed and running on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use it to host web conferences and virtual meetings.
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