George - Thanks!
I'm already on OM 1.8 and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. So, is it as easy as downloading the latest build and running the install? I'm using MySQL for the database. I understand that OM 2.0 does not by default use MySQL. I will review the migration on moving to Ubuntu 12. On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 5:05 PM, George Kirkham <[email protected]> wrote: > Allen, > > > > Personally I download the latest build of OM 2.0 from the > https://builds.apache.org/job/openmeetings/ > > > > As for which linux distro to use, that is mostly your choice. I have used > both Debian 32/64 and Ubuntu 32/64. I guess my preference is Debian 32 bit, > I see some people use Red Hat and other Centos. I guess we have our own > reasons why we like particular distros. > > > > For an overview I recommend following the install instructions from > http://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/installation.html and then use > Stephens guides (see links below) for a step by step approach to installing > OpenMeetings and the packages that it is dependent on. > > > > > > I would recommend manually installing ffmpeg and swftools as Ubuntu packages > are a little behind the current application versions. > > > > I always find that the applying these packages to my OpenMeetings server > does not always go as planned or as indicated in the instructions, and so if > you have any issues, please post back here and see if we can help. For > example if I manually build SWFTools in either Debian or Ubuntu, I get > warnings and sometimes errors but I have learned that a) warnings in Ubuntu > can be ingnored, b) how to resolve the errors. > > > > Brian who likes to use Ubuntu posted this information " I often use 3rd > party PPA's to install software I need rather than compile from source but > will resort to that if I can't get what I need installed." > > > > http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-swftools-in-ubuntu-12-0411-10-using-ppa.html > > > > > > > > Ubuntu and Debian guides have been updated and uploaded here: > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OPENMEETINGS/Tutorials+related+to+OpenMeetings > > > > > > "Installing OM2.x On Debian64 - Headless.pdf (Debian Squeeze)" > > and > > "Installing OM2.x On Ubuntu64 - Headless.pdf (Unbuntu 12.04)" > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/download/attachments/27838216/Installing+OM2.x+On+Ubuntu64+-+Headless.pdf?version=5&modificationDate=1337792365000 > > > > Thanks, > > > > George Kirkham > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Allen Underdown [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2012 6:12 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS/OM 1.8.X Migration?? 1.9.X or 2.0? > > > > Hi all - > > > > I've been running OM 1.8 for some initial beta testing and internally for > about 6 months. I had to shelve the project for a while, but now I'm back > in working on it. > > > > I've read the emails and the new Wiki - I have not found any type of > migration guide to the current release(s). > > > > So, my questions are: > > > > Which is considered the latest "stable" release? 1.9, or has 2.0 been > marked as generally deployable? > > > > If I wish to deploy 2.0, do I need to upgrade to Ubuntu 12 LTS or are the > dependencies for 2.0 able to run under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS with appropriate > packages? > > > > Also, if I do need to go to Ubuntu 12 LTS, is the path basically > > > > - Backup OM 1.8 > > - Upgrade Ubuntu to 12 > > - Upgrade associated packages to proper releases (if not done by 12 upgrade) > > - Run OM 2.0 install for upgrade (Tutorial?? Do I need to step to OM 1.9.X > first??) > > - Confirm that OM 2.0 imported settings/restore OM 1.8 config > > > > If the "easy" answer is wipe and put the Ubuntu 12/OM 2 ISO in then fine, > but I think I'd like to try the migration method first. I'd hate to have to > rebuild everything from scratch. > > > > Thanks! > > Allen
