Setting Up Jitsi Meet on Debian: A Personal Experience

As many individuals around the world continue to navigate the challenges of social distancing and isolation, finding innovative ways to stay connected with friends and loved ones is more important than ever. For me, this meant setting up a Jitsi Meet instance on my own server to facilitate virtual meetings with my pen&paper group.

In this article, I will walk you through the process of installing Jitsi Meet on Debian, highlighting some key considerations and decisions along the way. Specifically, we'll explore why I chose to use Jitsi Meet instead of alternative options like Mumble, and how I worked around some potential issues by using an LXC-based container.

To begin with, it's essential to enable the apt repository provided by the Jitsi developers. This will allow you to install Jitsi Meet using the command `apt install jitsi-meet`. However, if you prefer a Docker-based approach, you may want to consider using docker-jitsi-meet instead.

One of my primary concerns was ensuring that my Jitsi instance remained secure and isolated from other servers. To achieve this, I opted to set up the instance in an LXC-based container. This not only provides an additional layer of security but also allows for easier management and maintenance of the instance.

Once the repository is enabled and the package is installed, you'll be able to access your Jitsi Meet instance. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, it's easy to see why Jitsi Meet has become a popular choice for virtual meetings and conferencing.

In my next post, I plan to share some measurements and observations I gathered during our pen&paper session last night. This will provide additional insight into the performance and reliability of Jitsi Meet under real-world conditions.

By following these steps and considerations, you too can set up a secure and reliable Jitsi Meet instance on your Debian server. Whether you're looking for a solution to facilitate virtual meetings with friends or colleagues, or simply want to explore new possibilities for online collaboration, Jitsi Meet is definitely worth considering.

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