This document outlines an agenda to discuss Jabber and XMPP protocols, the Openfire instant messaging server, Spark client, and provide a live demo. It defines Jabber as an open-source alternative to proprietary IM services, and explains that XMPP is the core protocol. Openfire is introduced as a high-performance, Java-based XMPP server with administration tools and plugins. Installation instructions are provided. Spark is described as a cross-platform client for businesses that supports group chat, telephony integration, and security.

1. Surendra Sahoo
11/12/2015

2. Agenda
 Jabber and XMPP
 Openfire overview
 Openfire installation
 Spark
 Live Demo
 Reference

3. Jabber and XMPP
 Jabber is best known as “the Linux of instant messaging” an
open, secure, ad-free alternative to consumer IM services like
AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo. Under the hood, Jabber is a set of
streaming XML protocols and technologies that enable any
entities on the Internet to exchange messages, presence, and
other structured information in close to real time.
 XMPP (eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) is the
core of jabber sub protocols.

4. Openfire
 Java based Jabber compliant IM Server
 High performance with robust admin console and full plug-in
system
 Open source project

5. Installation
 Openfire is 100% java so JRE is the basic requirement.
 Steps :
 Download
 wget
http://www.igniterealtime.org/downloadServlet?filename=openfire/o
penfire_3_9_3.tar.gz
 Run
 ./openfire start

6. Spark
 Open Source, cross-platform IM client optimized for
businesses and organizations
 It features built-in support for group chat, telephony
integration, and strong security.
 It also offers a great end-user experience with features like in-
line spell checking, group chat room bookmarks, and tabbed
conversations

7. Live Demo

8. Reference
 http://www.igniterealtime.org
 https://community.igniterealtime.org

9. Questions ?