AirSonic is a free and open-source media streaming server that allows users to share their audio and video files with others. In this article, we will discuss how to install AirSonic on Rocky Linux, a community-driven Linux distribution that is built using the Linux From Scratch (LFS) guide.

Before we begin, it is important to note that this guide assumes that you have a working Rocky Linux installation and that you have root privileges on your system.

To start, we will first need to install some dependencies that are required by AirSonic. This can be done by running the following command:

# rocky-common-dependencies.x86_64

This command will install all of the necessary dependencies, including Java, which is required to run AirSonic.

Next, we will need to download the latest version of AirSonic from the official website. At the time of writing, the latest version is AirSonic 0.9.4. You can download the file using the following command:

# wget <https://github.com/AirSonic/airsonic/releases/download/v0.9.4/airsonic.war>

Once the download is complete, we will need to move the downloaded file to the directory where AirSonic will be installed. By default, this directory is /opt/airsonic, but you can choose to install it in a different location if you prefer. To move the file to the installation directory, use the following command:

# mv airsonic.war /opt/airsonic/

Now that the AirSonic files are in the correct location, we can start the AirSonic server by running the following command:

# java -jar /opt/airsonic/airsonic.war

This will start the AirSonic server, and you should see some output in the terminal indicating that the server has started successfully.

To access the AirSonic web interface, open a web browser and go to the following URL:

<http://localhost:8080>

This will bring up the AirSonic login page, where you can log in with the default username and password, which are admin and admin, respectively.

Once you have logged in, you will be taken to the AirSonic dashboard, where you can access the various settings and options that are available. Here are some of the key configuration options that you may want to consider:

• Media folders: This setting allows you to specify the directories on your system where AirSonic should look for media files. By default, AirSonic will search for media files in the /var/music and /var/podcasts directories, but you can add additional directories if needed.
• Transcoding: This setting allows you to specify how AirSonic should handle media files that are in a format that is not supported by the client device. For example, you can specify that AirSonic should transcode all unsupported files to the MP3 format, which is supported by most devices.
• Network settings: This section allows you to configure the network settings for AirSonic, including the port number that the server should use and the network interfaces that it should bind to. By default, AirSonic will use port 8080 and bind to all available network interfaces.
• Security: This section allows you to configure the security settings for AirSonic, including the ability to enable HTTPS and to set password requirements for users.

Once you have configured AirSonic to your liking, you can save your changes and start using the server to share your media files with others.

In conclusion, installing AirSonic on Rocky Linux is a straightforward process that only requires a few simple steps. By following the instructions outlined in this guide, you should be able to successfully install and use AirSonic on your Rocky Linux system.