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Installing and running a Jabber server.

kiwi_birdkiwi_bird
edited June 2008 in Technology
I'm planning to install a Jabber server on my web server. The only problem is, that my hosting doesn't allow Java Apps to be installed. Otherwise it would be nice if the server would support AIM transport. Can anyone give me some advice?

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  • AprecheApreche
    I'm planning to install a Jabber server on my web server. The only problem is, that my hosting doesn't allow Java Apps to be installed. Otherwise it would be nice if the server would support AIM transport. Can anyone give me some advice?
    Why do you need Java to run a Jabber server? Also, after running a jabber server myself, I can tell you that it is much easier to just get Google Apps, and let Google take care of it for you.
  • kiwi_birdkiwi_bird
    I've got Google Apps installed, but I haven't quite figured the Jabber bit out yet.
  • kiwi_birdkiwi_bird
    I got my client to connect to my Google Jabber server. Now I'm just going to have to edit my SRV records. Thanks for making me look at the Google Apps thing again. ^_~
  • AprecheApreche
    I got my client to connect to my Google Jabber server. Now I'm just going to have to edit my SRV records. Thanks for making me look at the Google Apps thing again. ^_~
    Yep, SRV records are pretty easy if you have a good DNS provider.
  • kiwi_birdkiwi_bird
    The link referenced indicates SRV records to be added through your dns provider. Unfortunatly our DNS service does not support this type of record.

    If SRV records are absolutely necessary, you will need to locate a dns service that supports this type of record.
    What next? ^^"
  • AprecheApreche
    What next? ^^"
    Who did you buy your domain from?
  • kiwi_birdkiwi_bird
    edited June 2008
    Blue Host. I bought it some time ago, when I was less "tech savvy".
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  • AprecheApreche
    Blue Host. I bought it some time ago, when I was less "tech savvy".
    I've always used gandi.net because they let you write your own DNS record. You'll have to figure out how to switch the domain from one company to another. I think it is possible, but I'm not sure. Even if it is possible, I don't know how to do it.
  • HMTKSteveHMTKSteve
    To switch domain registrars you have to make sure the current registrar has your domain in an unlocked status. Beyond that it is the same as just selling a domain.

    You go to the new registrar and put in a transfer request. An email goes out to the domain owner on record with the old registrar and you have to swap some codes. It can take a few days for everything to go through. It is very easy to do and there is no service interruption because the new registrar just keeps the same DNS data as the last one.

    I use godaddy for my domain registrations as they allow me to edit my DNS records. I could host my own DNS but that requires two servers to do it correctly.
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