How to correctly upgrade Jot Server?

Hello,

Here's a detailed response to your questions about upgrading Jot Server:

1) Upgrade Approach

It's better to create a new folder on your server and unpack the new version (v2.0.0) of Jot Server from GitHub there. This way, you don’t need to stop the currently running version (v1.0.3) while setting up the new one.

2) Dependencies

Inside the new folder, you'll need to execute the same steps you did for the initial installation, specifically:

npm install  

3) Certificate and Startup

Copy the certificate details from your old config/config.json to the new config/config.json. Once everything is set up, stop the old version of Jot Server and start the new version using forever or any other process manager you prefer:

forever -w --watchDirectory=/path/to/certificates start app.js  

3) Configuring the Secret and JWT Token

The secret mentioned in the config.json is the same as the "Secret word for JWT Token Authentication" configured in Studio -> Messenger -> Settings -> Security

The JWT token App ID you mentioned is related to Jitsi Meet and should only be set if you're using your own Jitsi Meet server with JWT token authentication enabled. In the latest Messenger version these options should be moved to the Jitis area in settings.

4) Deprecated Parameters

Yes, the following parameters are no longer used in Jot Server v2.0.0:

"OFFLINE": 0,  
"ONLINE": 1,  
"AWAY": 2  

These were relevant in the old Messenger version, which supported “away” or “online” statuses. The new Messenger only uses an online/offline indicator, synchronized with the UNA platform's online status.

5) Installation Tutorials

Both installation tutorials are valid, but they serve different purposes:

• The tutorial at unacms.com explains how to install Jot Server using cPanel, leveraging the tools available there. However, this might not be applicable to all hosting environments.
• The tutorial on GitHub is more suited for cases where you have full SSH access to the server.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have further questions.

Happy holiday season! 😊

Hello @OneEagle,

Dependencies

Yes, all dependencies are located in the node_modules folder, which is created during the installation of Jot Server inside its root folder. If you delete the Jot Server 1.0.3 folder, the node_modules folder and all dependencies will also be deleted.

SSL Certificates

You can use any valid SSL certificate for your server. But the certificate you add should match the domain where you're installing Jot Server. This is important because the domain you configure in UNA Studio -> Messenger settings (e.g., https://www.mydomain.com:port or https://mydomain.com:port) needs to use the same SSL certificate as the one installed on the server. Ensure that the certificate matches the domain URL you'll use to connect to Jot Server.

JWT Configuration for Jitsi and Jot Server

For Jitsi Meet: You can find tutorials on enabling JWT for Jitsi Meet on platforms like YouTube. The same details you use during Jitsi Meet installation should also be configured in UNA Studio -> Messenger settings for Jitsi.

For Jot Server: The secret key can be any value you choose, such as a standard word (e.g., SecretWord) or a random hash (e.g., f67c2bcbfcfa30fccb36f72dca22a817 or 99baee504a1fe91a07bc66b6900bd39874191889). This secret string must be the same in both UNA Messenger settings and the config/config.json file of Jot Server.

Ports

Yes, the port should be open for both inbound and outbound connections. It doesn't matter which port you use, as long as it is secure. However, I recommend avoiding port 5443 because it's widely used and may already be occupied by the system or other applications.

Hello @OneEagle,

The installation process usually depends on the type of server you are using. It's important to first determine your server's operating system and version and then look for relevant installation guides based on that ( like Ubuntu 20.04). I also use official Jitsi documentation, as it provides a clear step-by-step guide. Additionally, the Jitsi community forum may help if you encounter any errors or have specific questions during the setup process. I haven't used ChatGPT for installation purposes yet, but it might also be helpful in guiding you through the process.

Hello @banister,

When the Jitsi service was integrated into the Messenger, there were no cloud solutions like JAAS, as far as I remember, and much of it was free, even on the default server specified in the Messenger settings. From what I can see, JAAS is designed to relieve you from all the issues with setting up and installing Jitsi, and it also provides a full set of tools for configuring it through its own panel. This is likely why the price is higher. At the same time, you can try setting up and installing Jitsi yourself, which should be free. I think at that time, Jitsi Meet was the most suitable option since it was a more accessible solution. Currently, there are many other platforms that can also be integrated into the Messenger if desired.