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How to install Subsonic in CentOS

To Install Subsonic in CentOS

Subsonic is a media server for Streaming Media files over Network. It is a web based music streamer, podcast receiver and jukebox that is used to enjoy music from anywhere. It also provides facility to share music files and folders. The procedures to install Subsonic in CentOS is explained.

Installation of Subsonic

For installing Subsonic, install java by utilizing the below command.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# yum install java-1.7.0-openjdk  
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Determining fastest mirrors
 * base: centos.excellmedia.net
 * extras: centos.excellmedia.net
 * updates: centos.excellmedia.net
Resolving Dependencies
-->  Running transaction check
--->  Package java-1.7.0-openjdk.x86_64 1:1.7.0.51-2.4.5.5.el7 will be updated
--->  Package java-1.7.0-openjdk.x86_64 1:1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2 will be an update
-->  Processing Dependency: java-1.7.0-openjdk-headless = 1:1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2 for package: 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.111-
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  Updating   : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2.x86_64                                                         3/5 
  Cleanup    : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.51-2.4.5.5.el7.x86_64                                                            4/5 
  Cleanup    : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-headless-1.7.0.51-2.4.5.5.el7.x86_64                                                   5/5 
  Verifying  : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-headless-1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2.x86_64                                                1/5 
  Verifying  : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2.x86_64                                                         2/5 
  Verifying  : lksctp-tools-1.0.13-3.el7.x86_64                                                                            3/5 
  Verifying  : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.51-2.4.5.5.el7.x86_64                                                            4/5 
  Verifying  : 1:java-1.7.0-openjdk-headless-1.7.0.51-2.4.5.5.el7.x86_64                                                   5/5 

Dependency Installed:
  lksctp-tools.x86_64 0:1.0.13-3.el7                                                                                           

Updated:
  java-1.7.0-openjdk.x86_64 1:1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2                                                                          

Dependency Updated:
  java-1.7.0-openjdk-headless.x86_64 1:1.7.0.111-2.6.7.2.el7_2                                                                 

Complete!


After installing java, start downloading the Subsonic rpm package.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# wget http://jaist.dl.sourceforge.net/project/subsonic/subsonic/4.9/subsonic-4.9.rpm 
--2016-09-29 09:52:28--  http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/subsonic/subsonic/4.9/subsonic-4.9.rpm?download& failedmirror=jaist.dl.sourceforge.net
Resolving downloads.sourceforge.net (downloads.sourceforge.net)... 216.34.181.59
Connecting to downloads.sourceforge.net (downloads.sourceforge.net)|216.34.181.59|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 302 Found
Location: http://liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net/project/subsonic/subsonic/4.9/subsonic-4.9.rpm [following]
--2016-09-29 09:52:29--  http://liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net/project/subsonic/subsonic/4.9/subsonic-4.9.rpm
Resolving liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net (liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net)... 197.155.77.8
Connecting to liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net (liquidtelecom.dl.sourceforge.net)|197.155.77.8|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 36416689 (35M) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: ‘ subsonic-4.9.rpm’ 

100%[=====================================================================================> ] 36,416,689  71.1KB/s   in 4m 12s 

2016-09-29 09:56:41 (141 KB/s) - ‘ subsonic-4.9.rpm’  saved [36416689/36416689]

Utilize the following command to install the Subsonic.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# yum install --nogpgcheck subsonic-4.9.rpm 
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Examining subsonic-4.9.rpm: subsonic-4.9-3853.i386
Marking subsonic-4.9.rpm to be installed
Resolving Dependencies
-->  Running transaction check
--->  Package subsonic.i386 0:4.9-3853 will be installed
-->  Finished Dependency Resolution

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Downloading packages:
Running transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
  Installing : subsonic-4.9-3853.i386                                                                                      1/1 
Starting subsonic (via systemctl):  [  OK  ]
  Verifying  : subsonic-4.9-3853.i386                                                                                      1/1 
Installed:
  subsonic.i386 0:4.9-3853                                                                                                     
Complete!


Now add the Subsonic user for accessing the media server.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# useradd subsonic 
Open the Subsonic configuration file and change the subsonic user as the new user.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# vim /etc/sysconfig/subsonic 
SUBSONIC_USER=subsonic
Restart the Subsonic service by using the following command.

[root@linuxhelp1 Desktop]# service subsonic restart 
Restarting subsonic (via systemctl):                       [  OK  ]


Trigger the browser and navigate to http://< IP_address> :4040

Login to the Subsonic by using the username " admin" and password " admin"

Now the Subsonic is ready to use.

Tag : Subsonic
Comment
brandonprez
Jul 04 2018
Hi, I am trying to install subsonic but I have a error with "wget http/jaist.dl...." please, help me. The centos response is 404 not found
parthiban
May 31 2018
Check the subsonic service is started and running, if it is failed to start you cant cononnect to your subsonic from your browser
nhojlloredodarp
May 20 2018
good day . i cant connect to my subsonic . my ip address of my machine is correct but in browser it said connection is failed. can you help me ?
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FAQ
Q
I changed the timezone and the time is still wrong?
A
If you are sure you have set the timezone and Summer Time/DST correctly and the time is still incorrect, then the time stored on the server clock is incorrect. Please notify an administrator to correct the problem.
Q
How to recover my subsonic password?
A
Don’t panic! While your password cannot be retrieved, it can easily be reset. Visit the login page and click I’ve forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be able to log in again shortly.
Q
Why can’t I login my subsonic account?
A
There are several reasons why this could occur. First, ensure your username and password are correct. If they are, contact the board owner to make sure you haven’t been banned. It is also possible the website owner has a configuration error on their end, and they would need to fix it.
Q
How long does it take to get the license after I have made the payment?
A
Normally no more than ten minutes. If it should take longer, please take contact, but please check your spam filter first.
Q
How do I play music and videos?
A
There are several alternatives. You can use a web browser or a smart phone app. You can also play it on your Sonos, Chromecast or UPnP device. There is also a jukebox feature, where the music is played on the audio output of your Subsonic server.