Using Jabber Group Chat

1. Introduction

For Group Chats (lectures, student groups, project discussion) a Jabber Chat server was installed on storm.ifs.tuwien.ac.at. This chat server does also support Server to Server protocol, however, every user has to create a Jabber Account on this server to participate in a discussion. The reason is, that I manage groups on the server, hence we all keep updated in case new colleagues come or contact information changes.

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2. First Steps: Client and User Account

Many clients for different operating systems are available for the Jabber Framework. However, please use the Spark Client, as it works best with our infrastructure. Moreover Spark automatically uses secury connection.

1. http://www.jivesoftware.org/spark/
2. Download the Spark Client for your Operation System (OS X, Linux, Windows)
3. Click on "Accounts"
1. Enter a Username: this name shoud have the format: "Firstname.Lastname"
2. Choose a Password
3. Confirm Password
4. Enter Server name: "storm.ifs.tuwien.ac.at"
5. Click on "Create Account"

That's it

I will be notified that a account was created and assign the user to the appropriate group.

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3. Personal Contact Information

After your first login with Spark please go to the "Connect|Edit my Profile..." menu and enter your full contact information including Email address and phone number!

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4. Group Assignment

Important: If you participate in one of our projects or if you are diploma student... Please inform me via Email, that you have created your account. Then I can assign you to the according groups on the server (which automatically pushes all relevant contacts into your roster).

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5. Participate in Group Chat

To participate in group chats:

1. Connect to Server
2. Click on the Conferences Tab
3. Double Click on "conference.storm.ifs.tuwien.ac.at"
4. Select the appropriate Conference Room
5. Either Join or Bookmark room now

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6. Additional Setup/Issues

Jabber uses Port 5269 (5222, 5223) for communication. It might be required to open the firewall for those ports.

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