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<A HREF="#htoc9">2.4.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Requirements</A> <A HREF="#htoc9">2.4.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Requirements</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc10">2.4.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Download Source Code</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc10">2.4.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Download Source Code</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc11">2.4.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Compile</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc11">2.4.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Compile</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc12">2.4.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Install</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc12">2.4.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Compiling ejabberd under Snow Leopard with Erlang R13B</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc13">2.4.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Start</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc13">2.4.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Install</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc14">2.4.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for BSD</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc14">2.4.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Start</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc15">2.4.7&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for Sun Solaris</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc15">2.4.7&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for BSD</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc16">2.4.8&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc16">2.4.8&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for Sun Solaris</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc17">2.4.9&#XA0;&#XA0;Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc17">2.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Create a XMPP Account for Administration</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc18">2.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Create a XMPP Account for Administration</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc18">2.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc19">2.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT></A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc19">Chapter&#XA0;3&#XA0;&#XA0;Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc20">Chapter&#XA0;3&#XA0;&#XA0;Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT></A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc20">3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Basic Configuration</A> <A HREF="#htoc21">3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Basic Configuration</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc21">3.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Host Names</A> <A HREF="#htoc22">3.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Host Names</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc22">3.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Virtual Hosting</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc23">3.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Virtual Hosting</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc23">3.1.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Listening Ports</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc24">3.1.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Listening Ports</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc24">3.1.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Authentication</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc25">3.1.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Authentication</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc25">3.1.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Access Rules</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc26">3.1.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Access Rules</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc26">3.1.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Shapers</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc27">3.1.6&#XA0;&#XA0;Shapers</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc27">3.1.7&#XA0;&#XA0;Default Language</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc28">3.1.7&#XA0;&#XA0;Default Language</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc28">3.1.8&#XA0;&#XA0;CAPTCHA</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc29">3.1.8&#XA0;&#XA0;CAPTCHA</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc29">3.1.9&#XA0;&#XA0;STUN</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc30">3.1.9&#XA0;&#XA0;STUN</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc30">3.1.10&#XA0;&#XA0;Include Additional Configuration Files</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc31">3.1.10&#XA0;&#XA0;Include Additional Configuration Files</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc31">3.1.11&#XA0;&#XA0;Option Macros in Configuration File</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc32">3.1.11&#XA0;&#XA0;Option Macros in Configuration File</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc32">3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Database and LDAP Configuration</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc33">3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Database and LDAP Configuration</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc33">3.2.1&#XA0;&#XA0;MySQL</A> <A HREF="#htoc34">3.2.1&#XA0;&#XA0;MySQL</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc34">3.2.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Microsoft SQL Server</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc35">3.2.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Microsoft SQL Server</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc35">3.2.3&#XA0;&#XA0;PostgreSQL</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc36">3.2.3&#XA0;&#XA0;PostgreSQL</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc36">3.2.4&#XA0;&#XA0;ODBC Compatible</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc37">3.2.4&#XA0;&#XA0;ODBC Compatible</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc37">3.2.5&#XA0;&#XA0;LDAP</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc38">3.2.5&#XA0;&#XA0;LDAP</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc38">3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Modules Configuration</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc39">3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Modules Configuration</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc39">3.3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Modules Overview</A> <A HREF="#htoc40">3.3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Modules Overview</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc40">3.3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Common Options</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc41">3.3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Common Options</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc41">3.3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_announce</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc42">3.3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_announce</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc42">3.3.4&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_disco</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc43">3.3.4&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_disco</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc43">3.3.5&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_echo</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc44">3.3.5&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_echo</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc44">3.3.6&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_http_bind</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc45">3.3.6&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_http_bind</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc45">3.3.7&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc46">3.3.7&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc46">3.3.8&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_last</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc47">3.3.8&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_last</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc47">3.3.9&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_muc</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc48">3.3.9&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_muc</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc48">3.3.10&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_muc_log</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc49">3.3.10&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_muc_log</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc49">3.3.11&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_offline</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc50">3.3.11&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_offline</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc50">3.3.12&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_ping</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc51">3.3.12&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_ping</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc51">3.3.13&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_privacy</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc52">3.3.13&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_privacy</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc52">3.3.14&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_private</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc53">3.3.14&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_private</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc53">3.3.15&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_proxy65</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc54">3.3.15&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_proxy65</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc54">3.3.16&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_pubsub</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc55">3.3.16&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_pubsub</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc55">3.3.17&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_register</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc56">3.3.17&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_register</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc56">3.3.18&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_roster</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc57">3.3.18&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_roster</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc57">3.3.19&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_service_log</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc58">3.3.19&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_service_log</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc58">3.3.20&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_shared_roster</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc59">3.3.20&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_shared_roster</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc59">3.3.21&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_stats</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc60">3.3.21&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_stats</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc60">3.3.22&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_time</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc61">3.3.22&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_time</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc61">3.3.23&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_vcard</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc62">3.3.23&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_vcard</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc62">3.3.24&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc63">3.3.24&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT></A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc63">3.3.25&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_version</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc64">3.3.25&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>mod_version</TT></A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc64">Chapter&#XA0;4&#XA0;&#XA0;Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc65">Chapter&#XA0;4&#XA0;&#XA0;Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc65">4.1&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>ejabberdctl</TT></A> <A HREF="#htoc66">4.1&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>ejabberdctl</TT></A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc66">4.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;ejabberdctl Commands</A> <A HREF="#htoc67">4.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;ejabberdctl Commands</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc67">4.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Runtime System</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc68">4.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Runtime System</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc68">4.2&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc69">4.2&#XA0;&#XA0;<TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc69">4.2.1&#XA0;&#XA0;List of ejabberd Commands</A> <A HREF="#htoc70">4.2.1&#XA0;&#XA0;List of ejabberd Commands</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc70">4.2.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Restrict Execution with AccessCommands</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc71">4.2.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Restrict Execution with AccessCommands</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc71">4.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Web Admin</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc72">4.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Web Admin</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc72">4.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Ad-hoc Commands</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc73">4.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Ad-hoc Commands</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc73">4.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Change Computer Hostname</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc74">4.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Change Computer Hostname</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc74">Chapter&#XA0;5&#XA0;&#XA0;Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT></A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc75">Chapter&#XA0;5&#XA0;&#XA0;Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT></A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc75">5.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Firewall Settings</A> <A HREF="#htoc76">5.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Firewall Settings</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc76">5.2&#XA0;&#XA0;epmd</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc77">5.2&#XA0;&#XA0;epmd</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc77">5.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Cookie</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc78">5.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Cookie</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc78">5.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Node Name</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc79">5.4&#XA0;&#XA0;Erlang Node Name</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc79">5.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Securing Sensible Files</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc80">5.5&#XA0;&#XA0;Securing Sensible Files</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc80">Chapter&#XA0;6&#XA0;&#XA0;Clustering</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc81">Chapter&#XA0;6&#XA0;&#XA0;Clustering</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc81">6.1&#XA0;&#XA0;How it Works</A> <A HREF="#htoc82">6.1&#XA0;&#XA0;How it Works</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc82">6.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Router</A> <A HREF="#htoc83">6.1.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Router</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc83">6.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Local Router</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc84">6.1.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Local Router</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc84">6.1.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Session Manager</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc85">6.1.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Session Manager</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc85">6.1.4&#XA0;&#XA0;s2s Manager</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc86">6.1.4&#XA0;&#XA0;s2s Manager</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc86">6.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Clustering Setup</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc87">6.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Clustering Setup</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc87">6.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Service Load-Balancing</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc88">6.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Service Load-Balancing</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc88">6.3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Components Load-Balancing</A> <A HREF="#htoc89">6.3.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Components Load-Balancing</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc89">6.3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc90">6.3.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc90">6.3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Load-Balancing Buckets</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc91">6.3.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Load-Balancing Buckets</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc91">Chapter&#XA0;7&#XA0;&#XA0;Debugging</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc92">Chapter&#XA0;7&#XA0;&#XA0;Debugging</A>
<UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc"> <UL CLASS="toc"><LI CLASS="li-toc">
<A HREF="#htoc92">7.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Log Files</A> <A HREF="#htoc93">7.1&#XA0;&#XA0;Log Files</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc93">7.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Debug Console</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc94">7.2&#XA0;&#XA0;Debug Console</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc94">7.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Watchdog Alerts</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc95">7.3&#XA0;&#XA0;Watchdog Alerts</A>
</LI></UL> </LI></UL>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc95">Appendix&#XA0;A&#XA0;&#XA0;Internationalization and Localization</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc96">Appendix&#XA0;A&#XA0;&#XA0;Internationalization and Localization</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc96">Appendix&#XA0;B&#XA0;&#XA0;Release Notes</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc97">Appendix&#XA0;B&#XA0;&#XA0;Release Notes</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc97">Appendix&#XA0;C&#XA0;&#XA0;Acknowledgements</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc98">Appendix&#XA0;C&#XA0;&#XA0;Acknowledgements</A>
</LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc98">Appendix&#XA0;D&#XA0;&#XA0;Copyright Information</A> </LI><LI CLASS="li-toc"><A HREF="#htoc99">Appendix&#XA0;D&#XA0;&#XA0;Copyright Information</A>
</LI></UL><!--TOC chapter Introduction--> </LI></UL><!--TOC chapter Introduction-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc1">Chapter&#XA0;1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;Introduction</H1><!--SEC END --><P> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc1">Chapter&#XA0;1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;Introduction</H1><!--SEC END --><P>
<A NAME="intro"></A></P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is a free and open source instant messaging server written in <A HREF="http://www.erlang.org/">Erlang/OTP</A>.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is cross-platform, distributed, fault-tolerant, and based on open standards to achieve real-time communication.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is designed to be a rock-solid and feature rich XMPP server.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is suitable for small deployments, whether they need to be scalable or not, as well as extremely big deployments.</P><!--TOC section Key Features--> <A NAME="intro"></A></P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is a free and open source instant messaging server written in <A HREF="http://www.erlang.org/">Erlang/OTP</A>.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is cross-platform, distributed, fault-tolerant, and based on open standards to achieve real-time communication.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is designed to be a rock-solid and feature rich XMPP server.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is suitable for small deployments, whether they need to be scalable or not, as well as extremely big deployments.</P><!--TOC section Key Features-->
@ -383,8 +384,15 @@ To get the full list run the command:
It will for example use CDATA to escape characters in the XMPP stream. It will for example use CDATA to escape characters in the XMPP stream.
Use this option only if you are sure your XMPP clients include a fully compliant XML parser.<P> </P></DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>--disable-transient-supervisors</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Use this option only if you are sure your XMPP clients include a fully compliant XML parser.<P> </P></DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>--disable-transient-supervisors</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
Disable the use of Erlang/OTP supervision for transient processes. Disable the use of Erlang/OTP supervision for transient processes.
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="install"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Install--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="snowleopard"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Compiling ejabberd under Snow Leopard with Erlang R13B-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc12">2.4.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#install">Install</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="install"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc12">2.4.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#snowleopard">Compiling ejabberd under Snow Leopard with Erlang R13B</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="snowleopard"></A>
</P><P>Erl Interface, the library to link Erlang with C code, is compiled as
32-bits code in Erlang R13B-2. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is a 64-bits
system and will try compiling ejabberd C code in 64-bits as a default.</P><P>To compile ejabberd on Mac OS X Snow Leopard with Erlang R13B-2, you
need to force C code to be compiled with 32-bits. This is done with
the following configure command:</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">CC='gcc -m32' CFLAGS=-m32 LDFLAGS=-m32 ./configure
</PRE><P> <A NAME="install"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Install-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc13">2.4.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#install">Install</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="install"></A>
</P><P>To install <TT>ejabberd</TT> in the destination directories, run the command: </P><P>To install <TT>ejabberd</TT> in the destination directories, run the command:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">make install </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">make install
</PRE><P>Note that you probably need administrative privileges in the system </PRE><P>Note that you probably need administrative privileges in the system
@ -420,7 +428,7 @@ to install <TT>ejabberd</TT>.</P><P>The files and directories created are, by de
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>erlang.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Erlang/OTP system log </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>erlang.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Erlang/OTP system log
</DD></DL> </DD></DL>
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="start"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Start--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="start"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Start-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc13">2.4.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#start">Start</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="start"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc14">2.4.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#start">Start</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="start"></A>
</P><P>You can use the <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> command line administration script to start and stop <TT>ejabberd</TT>. </P><P>You can use the <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> command line administration script to start and stop <TT>ejabberd</TT>.
If you provided the configure option <TT>--enable-user=USER</TT> (see <A HREF="#compile">2.4.3</A>), If you provided the configure option <TT>--enable-user=USER</TT> (see <A HREF="#compile">2.4.3</A>),
you can execute <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> with either that system account or root.</P><P>Usage example: you can execute <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> with either that system account or root.</P><P>Usage example:
@ -443,11 +451,11 @@ copy <TT>ejabberd.init</TT> to something like <TT>/etc/init.d/ejabberd</TT>
Create a system user called <TT>ejabberd</TT>; Create a system user called <TT>ejabberd</TT>;
it will be used by the script to start the server. it will be used by the script to start the server.
Then you can call <TT>/etc/inid.d/ejabberd start</TT> as root to start the server.</P><P> <A NAME="bsd"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for BSD--> Then you can call <TT>/etc/inid.d/ejabberd start</TT> as root to start the server.</P><P> <A NAME="bsd"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for BSD-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc14">2.4.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#bsd">Specific Notes for BSD</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="bsd"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc15">2.4.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#bsd">Specific Notes for BSD</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="bsd"></A>
</P><P>The command to compile <TT>ejabberd</TT> in BSD systems is: </P><P>The command to compile <TT>ejabberd</TT> in BSD systems is:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">gmake </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">gmake
</PRE><P> <A NAME="solaris"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for Sun Solaris--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="solaris"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for Sun Solaris-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc15">2.4.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#solaris">Specific Notes for Sun Solaris</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="solaris"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc16">2.4.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#solaris">Specific Notes for Sun Solaris</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="solaris"></A>
</P><P>You need to have <TT>GNU install</TT>, </P><P>You need to have <TT>GNU install</TT>,
but it isn&#X2019;t included in Solaris. but it isn&#X2019;t included in Solaris.
It can be easily installed if your Solaris system It can be easily installed if your Solaris system
@ -462,7 +470,7 @@ for example:
</PRE><P>And finally install <TT>ejabberd</TT> with: </PRE><P>And finally install <TT>ejabberd</TT> with:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">gmake -f Makefile.gi ginstall </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">gmake -f Makefile.gi ginstall
</PRE><P> <A NAME="windows"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="windows"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc16">2.4.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#windows">Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="windows"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc17">2.4.9</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#windows">Specific Notes for Microsoft Windows</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="windows"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="windowsreq"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection Requirements--> </P><P> <A NAME="windowsreq"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection Requirements-->
<H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#windowsreq">Requirements</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="windowsreq"></A> </P><P>To compile <TT>ejabberd</TT> on a Microsoft Windows system, you need: <H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#windowsreq">Requirements</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="windowsreq"></A> </P><P>To compile <TT>ejabberd</TT> on a Microsoft Windows system, you need:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
@ -494,7 +502,7 @@ nmake -f Makefile.win32
</PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">Edit the file <CODE>ejabberd\src\ejabberd.cfg</CODE> and run </PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">Edit the file <CODE>ejabberd\src\ejabberd.cfg</CODE> and run
<PRE CLASS="verbatim">werl -s ejabberd -name ejabberd <PRE CLASS="verbatim">werl -s ejabberd -name ejabberd
</PRE></LI></OL><P> <A NAME="initialadmin"></A> </P><!--TOC section Create a XMPP Account for Administration--> </PRE></LI></OL><P> <A NAME="initialadmin"></A> </P><!--TOC section Create a XMPP Account for Administration-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc17">2.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#initialadmin">Create a XMPP Account for Administration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="initialadmin"></A> </P><P>You need a XMPP account and grant him administrative privileges <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc18">2.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#initialadmin">Create a XMPP Account for Administration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="initialadmin"></A> </P><P>You need a XMPP account and grant him administrative privileges
to enter the <TT>ejabberd</TT> Web Admin: to enter the <TT>ejabberd</TT> Web Admin:
</P><OL CLASS="enumerate" type=1><LI CLASS="li-enumerate"> </P><OL CLASS="enumerate" type=1><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">
Register a XMPP account on your <TT>ejabberd</TT> server, for example <TT>admin1@example.org</TT>. Register a XMPP account on your <TT>ejabberd</TT> server, for example <TT>admin1@example.org</TT>.
@ -515,16 +523,16 @@ favourite browser. Make sure to enter the <EM>full</EM> JID as username (in this
example: <TT>admin1@example.org</TT>. The reason that you also need to enter the example: <TT>admin1@example.org</TT>. The reason that you also need to enter the
suffix, is because <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s virtual hosting support. suffix, is because <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s virtual hosting support.
</LI></OL><P> <A NAME="upgrade"></A> </P><!--TOC section Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT>--> </LI></OL><P> <A NAME="upgrade"></A> </P><!--TOC section Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT>-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc18">2.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#upgrade">Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="upgrade"></A> </P><P>To upgrade an ejabberd installation to a new version, <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc19">2.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#upgrade">Upgrading <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="upgrade"></A> </P><P>To upgrade an ejabberd installation to a new version,
simply uninstall the old version, and then install the new one. simply uninstall the old version, and then install the new one.
Of course, it is important that the configuration file Of course, it is important that the configuration file
and Mnesia database spool directory are not removed.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> automatically updates the Mnesia table definitions at startup when needed. and Mnesia database spool directory are not removed.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> automatically updates the Mnesia table definitions at startup when needed.
If you also use an external database for storage of some modules, If you also use an external database for storage of some modules,
check if the release notes of the new ejabberd version check if the release notes of the new ejabberd version
indicates you need to also update those tables.</P><P> <A NAME="configure"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT>--> indicates you need to also update those tables.</P><P> <A NAME="configure"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT>-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc19">Chapter&#XA0;3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#configure">Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="configure"></A> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc20">Chapter&#XA0;3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#configure">Configuring <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="configure"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="basicconfig"></A> </P><!--TOC section Basic Configuration--> </P><P> <A NAME="basicconfig"></A> </P><!--TOC section Basic Configuration-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc20">3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#basicconfig">Basic Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="basicconfig"></A> </P><P>The configuration file will be loaded the first time you start <TT>ejabberd</TT>. The <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc21">3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#basicconfig">Basic Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="basicconfig"></A> </P><P>The configuration file will be loaded the first time you start <TT>ejabberd</TT>. The
content from this file will be parsed and stored in the internal <TT>ejabberd</TT> database. Subsequently the content from this file will be parsed and stored in the internal <TT>ejabberd</TT> database. Subsequently the
configuration will be loaded from the database and any commands in the configuration will be loaded from the database and any commands in the
configuration file are appended to the entries in the database.</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> never edits the configuration file. configuration file are appended to the entries in the database.</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> never edits the configuration file.
@ -543,7 +551,7 @@ override_acls.
</PRE><P>With these lines the old global options (shared between all <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes in a </PRE><P>With these lines the old global options (shared between all <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes in a
cluster), local options (which are specific for this particular <TT>ejabberd</TT> node) cluster), local options (which are specific for this particular <TT>ejabberd</TT> node)
and ACLs will be removed before new ones are added.</P><P> <A NAME="hostnames"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Host Names--> and ACLs will be removed before new ones are added.</P><P> <A NAME="hostnames"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Host Names-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc21">3.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#hostnames">Host Names</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="hostnames"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc22">3.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#hostnames">Host Names</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="hostnames"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>hosts</TT> defines a list containing one or more domains that </P><P>The option <TT>hosts</TT> defines a list containing one or more domains that
<TT>ejabberd</TT> will serve.</P><P>The syntax is: <TT>ejabberd</TT> will serve.</P><P>The syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{hosts, [HostName, ...]}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Examples: </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{hosts, [HostName, ...]}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Examples:
@ -553,7 +561,7 @@ Serving one domain:
</PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Serving three domains: </PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Serving three domains:
<PRE CLASS="verbatim">{hosts, ["example.net", "example.com", "jabber.somesite.org"]}. <PRE CLASS="verbatim">{hosts, ["example.net", "example.com", "jabber.somesite.org"]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="virtualhost"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Virtual Hosting--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="virtualhost"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Virtual Hosting-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc22">3.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#virtualhost">Virtual Hosting</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="virtualhost"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc23">3.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#virtualhost">Virtual Hosting</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="virtualhost"></A>
</P><P>Options can be defined separately for every virtual host using the </P><P>Options can be defined separately for every virtual host using the
<TT>host_config</TT> option.</P><P>The syntax is: <TT>host_config</TT> option.</P><P>The syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{host_config, HostName, [Option, ...]}</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Examples: </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{host_config, HostName, [Option, ...]}</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Examples:
@ -622,7 +630,7 @@ other different modules for some specific virtual hosts:
} }
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="listened"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Listening Ports--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="listened"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Listening Ports-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc23">3.1.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#listened">Listening Ports</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="listened"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc24">3.1.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#listened">Listening Ports</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="listened"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>listen</TT> defines for which ports, addresses and network protocols <TT>ejabberd</TT> </P><P>The option <TT>listen</TT> defines for which ports, addresses and network protocols <TT>ejabberd</TT>
will listen and what services will be run on them. Each element of the list is a will listen and what services will be run on them. Each element of the list is a
tuple with the following elements: tuple with the following elements:
@ -667,7 +675,7 @@ Handles incoming s2s connections.<BR>
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>ejabberd_service</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>ejabberd_service</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
Interacts with an <A HREF="http://www.ejabberd.im/tutorials-transports">external component</A> Interacts with an <A HREF="http://www.ejabberd.im/tutorials-transports">external component</A>
(as defined in the Jabber Component Protocol (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0114.html">XEP-0114</A>).<BR> (as defined in the Jabber Component Protocol (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0114.html">XEP-0114</A>).<BR>
Options: <TT>access</TT>, <TT>hosts</TT>, Options: <TT>access</TT>, <TT>hosts</TT>, <TT>max_fsm_queue</TT>,
<TT>shaper</TT>, <TT>service_check_from</TT> <TT>shaper</TT>, <TT>service_check_from</TT>
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>ejabberd_stun</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>ejabberd_stun</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
Handles STUN Binding requests as defined in Handles STUN Binding requests as defined in
@ -722,7 +730,16 @@ interesting to host a web-based XMPP client such as
an incoming POST request can be configured with the global option an incoming POST request can be configured with the global option
<TT>http_poll_timeout</TT>. The default value is five minutes. <TT>http_poll_timeout</TT>. The default value is five minutes.
The option can be defined in <TT>ejabberd.cfg</TT>, expressing the time The option can be defined in <TT>ejabberd.cfg</TT>, expressing the time
in seconds: <CODE>{http_poll_timeout, 300}.</CODE></P></DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{max_stanza_size, Size}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> in seconds: <CODE>{http_poll_timeout, 300}.</CODE>
</P></DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{max_fsm_queue, Size}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
This option specifies the maximum number of elements in the queue of the FSM.
This option can be specified for an <TT>ejabberd_service</TT> listener,
or also globally for <TT>ejabberd_s2s_out</TT>.
If the option is not specified for an <TT>ejabberd_service</TT> listener,
the globally configured value is used.
The allowed values are integers and &#X2019;undefined&#X2019;.
Default value: &#X2019;undefined&#X2019;.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{max_stanza_size, Size}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
This option specifies an This option specifies an
approximate maximum size in bytes of XML stanzas. Approximate, approximate maximum size in bytes of XML stanzas. Approximate,
because it is calculated with the precision of one block of readed because it is calculated with the precision of one block of readed
@ -797,6 +814,14 @@ with a small list of trusted servers, or to block some specific servers.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{s2s_max_retry_delay, Seconds}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{s2s_max_retry_delay, Seconds}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
The maximum allowed delay for retry to connect after a failed connection attempt. The maximum allowed delay for retry to connect after a failed connection attempt.
Specified in seconds. The default value is 300 seconds (5 minutes). Specified in seconds. The default value is 300 seconds (5 minutes).
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{max_fsm_queue, Size}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
This option specifies the maximum number of elements in the queue of the FSM.
This option can be specified for an <TT>ejabberd_service</TT> listener,
or also globally for <TT>ejabberd_s2s_out</TT>.
If the option is not specified for an <TT>ejabberd_service</TT> listener,
the globally configured value is used.
The allowed values are integers and &#X2019;undefined&#X2019;.
Default value: &#X2019;undefined&#X2019;.
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="listened-examples"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection Examples--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="listened-examples"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection Examples-->
<H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#listened-examples">Examples</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="listened-examples"></A> </P><P>For example, the following simple configuration defines: <H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#listened-examples">Examples</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="listened-examples"></A> </P><P>For example, the following simple configuration defines:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
@ -963,7 +988,7 @@ you have to make the transports log and do XDB by themselves:
&lt;/xdb_file&gt; &lt;/xdb_file&gt;
&lt;/xdb&gt; &lt;/xdb&gt;
</PRE><P> <A NAME="auth"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Authentication--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="auth"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Authentication-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc24">3.1.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#auth">Authentication</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="auth"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc25">3.1.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#auth">Authentication</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="auth"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>auth_method</TT> defines the authentication methods that are used </P><P>The option <TT>auth_method</TT> defines the authentication methods that are used
for user authentication. The syntax is: for user authentication. The syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{auth_method, [Method, ...]}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>The following authentication methods are supported by <TT>ejabberd</TT>: </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{auth_method, [Method, ...]}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>The following authentication methods are supported by <TT>ejabberd</TT>:
@ -1073,7 +1098,7 @@ module provides such functionality.
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">If you use <TT>pam_winbind</TT> to authorise against a Windows Active Directory, </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">If you use <TT>pam_winbind</TT> to authorise against a Windows Active Directory,
then <TT>/etc/nssswitch.conf</TT> must be configured to use <TT>winbind</TT> as well. then <TT>/etc/nssswitch.conf</TT> must be configured to use <TT>winbind</TT> as well.
</LI></UL><P> <A NAME="accessrules"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Access Rules--> </LI></UL><P> <A NAME="accessrules"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Access Rules-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc25">3.1.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#accessrules">Access Rules</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="accessrules"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc26">3.1.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#accessrules">Access Rules</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="accessrules"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="ACLDefinition"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection ACL Definition--> </P><P> <A NAME="ACLDefinition"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection ACL Definition-->
<H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#ACLDefinition">ACL Definition</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ACLDefinition"></A> <H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#ACLDefinition">ACL Definition</A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ACLDefinition"></A>
</P><P>Access control in <TT>ejabberd</TT> is performed via Access Control Lists (ACLs). The </P><P>Access control in <TT>ejabberd</TT> is performed via Access Control Lists (ACLs). The
@ -1171,7 +1196,7 @@ There&#X2019;s also available the access <TT>max_s2s_connections_per_node</TT>.<
Allow up to 3 connections with each remote server: Allow up to 3 connections with each remote server:
<PRE CLASS="verbatim">{access, max_s2s_connections, [{3, all}]}. <PRE CLASS="verbatim">{access, max_s2s_connections, [{3, all}]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="shapers"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Shapers--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="shapers"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Shapers-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc26">3.1.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#shapers">Shapers</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="shapers"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc27">3.1.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#shapers">Shapers</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="shapers"></A>
</P><P>Shapers enable you to limit connection traffic. </P><P>Shapers enable you to limit connection traffic.
The syntax is: The syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{shaper, ShaperName, Kind}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{shaper, ShaperName, Kind}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>
@ -1190,7 +1215,7 @@ To define a shaper named &#X2018;<TT>normal</TT>&#X2019; with traffic speed limi
50,000&#XA0;bytes/second: 50,000&#XA0;bytes/second:
<PRE CLASS="verbatim">{shaper, fast, {maxrate, 50000}}. <PRE CLASS="verbatim">{shaper, fast, {maxrate, 50000}}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="language"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Default Language--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="language"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Default Language-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc27">3.1.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#language">Default Language</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="language"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc28">3.1.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#language">Default Language</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="language"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>language</TT> defines the default language of server strings that </P><P>The option <TT>language</TT> defines the default language of server strings that
can be seen by XMPP clients. If a XMPP client does not support can be seen by XMPP clients. If a XMPP client does not support
<TT>xml:lang</TT>, the specified language is used.</P><P>The option syntax is: <TT>xml:lang</TT>, the specified language is used.</P><P>The option syntax is:
@ -1199,7 +1224,7 @@ In order to take effect there must be a translation file
<TT>Language.msg</TT> in <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s <TT>msgs</TT> directory.</P><P>For example, to set Russian as default language: <TT>Language.msg</TT> in <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s <TT>msgs</TT> directory.</P><P>For example, to set Russian as default language:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{language, "ru"}. </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{language, "ru"}.
</PRE><P>Appendix <A HREF="#i18ni10n">A</A> provides more details about internationalization and localization.</P><P> <A NAME="captcha"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection CAPTCHA--> </PRE><P>Appendix <A HREF="#i18ni10n">A</A> provides more details about internationalization and localization.</P><P> <A NAME="captcha"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection CAPTCHA-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc28">3.1.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#captcha">CAPTCHA</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="captcha"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc29">3.1.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#captcha">CAPTCHA</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="captcha"></A>
</P><P>Some <TT>ejabberd</TT> modules can be configured to require a CAPTCHA challenge on certain actions. </P><P>Some <TT>ejabberd</TT> modules can be configured to require a CAPTCHA challenge on certain actions.
If the client does not support CAPTCHA Forms (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0158.html">XEP-0158</A>), If the client does not support CAPTCHA Forms (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0158.html">XEP-0158</A>),
a web link is provided so the user can fill the challenge in a web browser.</P><P>An example script is provided that generates the image a web link is provided so the user can fill the challenge in a web browser.</P><P>An example script is provided that generates the image
@ -1231,7 +1256,7 @@ See section <A HREF="#listened-module">3.1.3</A>.</P><P>Example configuration:
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="stun"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection STUN--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="stun"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection STUN-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc29">3.1.9</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#stun">STUN</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="stun"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc30">3.1.9</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#stun">STUN</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="stun"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is able to act as a stand-alone STUN server </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is able to act as a stand-alone STUN server
(<A HREF="http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5389">RFC 5389</A>). Currently only Binding usage (<A HREF="http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5389">RFC 5389</A>). Currently only Binding usage
is supported. In that role <TT>ejabberd</TT> helps clients with Jingle ICE (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0176.html">XEP-0176</A>) support to discover their external addresses and ports.</P><P>You should configure <TT>ejabberd_stun</TT> listening module as described in <A HREF="#listened">3.1.3</A> section. is supported. In that role <TT>ejabberd</TT> helps clients with Jingle ICE (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0176.html">XEP-0176</A>) support to discover their external addresses and ports.</P><P>You should configure <TT>ejabberd_stun</TT> listening module as described in <A HREF="#listened">3.1.3</A> section.
@ -1258,7 +1283,7 @@ of <A HREF="http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5389">RFC 5389</A> for details.</P><P>
_stun._tcp IN SRV 0 0 3478 stun.example.com. _stun._tcp IN SRV 0 0 3478 stun.example.com.
_stuns._tcp IN SRV 0 0 5349 stun.example.com. _stuns._tcp IN SRV 0 0 5349 stun.example.com.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="includeconfigfile"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Include Additional Configuration Files--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="includeconfigfile"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Include Additional Configuration Files-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc30">3.1.10</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#includeconfigfile">Include Additional Configuration Files</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="includeconfigfile"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc31">3.1.10</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#includeconfigfile">Include Additional Configuration Files</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="includeconfigfile"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>include_config_file</TT> in a configuration file instructs <TT>ejabberd</TT> to include other configuration files immediately.</P><P>The basic syntax is: </P><P>The option <TT>include_config_file</TT> in a configuration file instructs <TT>ejabberd</TT> to include other configuration files immediately.</P><P>The basic syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{include_config_file, Filename}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{include_config_file, Filename}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>
It is possible to specify suboptions using the full syntax: It is possible to specify suboptions using the full syntax:
@ -1288,7 +1313,7 @@ and later includes another file with additional rules:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{acl, admin, {user, "bob", "localhost"}}. </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{acl, admin, {user, "bob", "localhost"}}.
{acl, admin, {user, "jan", "localhost"}}. {acl, admin, {user, "jan", "localhost"}}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="optionmacros"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Option Macros in Configuration File--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="optionmacros"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Option Macros in Configuration File-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc31">3.1.11</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#optionmacros">Option Macros in Configuration File</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="optionmacros"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc32">3.1.11</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#optionmacros">Option Macros in Configuration File</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="optionmacros"></A>
</P><P>In the <TT>ejabberd</TT> configuration file, </P><P>In the <TT>ejabberd</TT> configuration file,
it is possible to define a macro for a value it is possible to define a macro for a value
and later use this macro when defining an option.</P><P>A macro is defined with this syntax: and later use this macro when defining an option.</P><P>A macro is defined with this syntax:
@ -1337,7 +1362,7 @@ This usage behaves as if it were defined and used this way:
] ]
}. }.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="database"></A> </P><!--TOC section Database and LDAP Configuration--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="database"></A> </P><!--TOC section Database and LDAP Configuration-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc32">3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#database">Database and LDAP Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="database"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc33">3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#database">Database and LDAP Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="database"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> uses its internal Mnesia database by default. However, it is </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> uses its internal Mnesia database by default. However, it is
possible to use a relational database or an LDAP server to store persistent, possible to use a relational database or an LDAP server to store persistent,
@ -1370,7 +1395,7 @@ For example:
{auth_method, [odbc]} {auth_method, [odbc]}
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="mysql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection MySQL--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="mysql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection MySQL-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc33">3.2.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#mysql">MySQL</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="mysql"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc34">3.2.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#mysql">MySQL</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="mysql"></A>
</P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to </P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to
use the native MySQL driver, it does not describe MySQL&#X2019;s installation and use the native MySQL driver, it does not describe MySQL&#X2019;s installation and
database creation. Check the MySQL documentation and the tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> for information regarding these topics. database creation. Check the MySQL documentation and the tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> for information regarding these topics.
@ -1427,7 +1452,7 @@ relational databases like MySQL. To enable storage to your database, just make
sure that your database is running well (see previous sections), and replace the sure that your database is running well (see previous sections), and replace the
suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc module variant. Keep in mind suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc module variant. Keep in mind
that you cannot have several variants of the same module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="mssql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Microsoft SQL Server--> that you cannot have several variants of the same module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="mssql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Microsoft SQL Server-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc34">3.2.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#mssql">Microsoft SQL Server</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="mssql"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc35">3.2.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#mssql">Microsoft SQL Server</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="mssql"></A>
</P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to </P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to
use Microsoft SQL Server, it does not describe Microsoft SQL Server&#X2019;s use Microsoft SQL Server, it does not describe Microsoft SQL Server&#X2019;s
installation and database creation. Check the MySQL documentation and the installation and database creation. Check the MySQL documentation and the
@ -1465,7 +1490,7 @@ database, just make sure that your database is running well (see previous
sections), and replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc sections), and replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc
module variant. Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same module variant. Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same
module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="pgsql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection PostgreSQL--> module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="pgsql"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection PostgreSQL-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc35">3.2.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#pgsql">PostgreSQL</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="pgsql"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc36">3.2.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#pgsql">PostgreSQL</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="pgsql"></A>
</P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to </P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to
use the native PostgreSQL driver, it does not describe PostgreSQL&#X2019;s installation use the native PostgreSQL driver, it does not describe PostgreSQL&#X2019;s installation
and database creation. Check the PostgreSQL documentation and the tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> for information regarding these topics. and database creation. Check the PostgreSQL documentation and the tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> for information regarding these topics.
@ -1522,7 +1547,7 @@ relational databases like PostgreSQL. To enable storage to your database, just
make sure that your database is running well (see previous sections), and make sure that your database is running well (see previous sections), and
replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc module variant. replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc module variant.
Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="odbc"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection ODBC Compatible--> Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="odbc"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection ODBC Compatible-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc36">3.2.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#odbc">ODBC Compatible</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="odbc"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc37">3.2.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#odbc">ODBC Compatible</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="odbc"></A>
</P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to </P><P>Although this section will describe <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s configuration when you want to
use the ODBC driver, it does not describe the installation and database creation use the ODBC driver, it does not describe the installation and database creation
of your database. Check the documentation of your database. The tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> also can help you. Note that the tutorial of your database. Check the documentation of your database. The tutorial <A HREF="http://support.process-one.net/doc/display/MESSENGER/Using+ejabberd+with+MySQL+native+driver">Using ejabberd with MySQL native driver</A> also can help you. Note that the tutorial
@ -1567,7 +1592,7 @@ database, just make sure that your database is running well (see previous
sections), and replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc sections), and replace the suffix-less or ldap module variant with the odbc
module variant. Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same module variant. Keep in mind that you cannot have several variants of the same
module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="ldap"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection LDAP--> module loaded!</P><P> <A NAME="ldap"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection LDAP-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc37">3.2.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ldap">LDAP</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ldap"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc38">3.2.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ldap">LDAP</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ldap"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> has built-in LDAP support. You can authenticate users against LDAP </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> has built-in LDAP support. You can authenticate users against LDAP
server and use LDAP directory as vCard storage. Shared rosters are not supported server and use LDAP directory as vCard storage. Shared rosters are not supported
yet.</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> treats LDAP as a read-only storage: yet.</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> treats LDAP as a read-only storage:
@ -1753,7 +1778,7 @@ configuration is shown below:</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{auth_method, ldap}.
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modules"></A> </P><!--TOC section Modules Configuration--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modules"></A> </P><!--TOC section Modules Configuration-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc38">3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modules">Modules Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modules"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc39">3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modules">Modules Configuration</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modules"></A>
</P><P>The option <TT>modules</TT> defines the list of modules that will be loaded after </P><P>The option <TT>modules</TT> defines the list of modules that will be loaded after
<TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s startup. Each entry in the list is a tuple in which the first <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s startup. Each entry in the list is a tuple in which the first
element is the name of a module and the second is a list of options for that element is the name of a module and the second is a list of options for that
@ -1776,7 +1801,7 @@ all entries end with a comma:
{mod_version, []} {mod_version, []}
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modoverview"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Modules Overview--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modoverview"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Modules Overview-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc39">3.3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modoverview">Modules Overview</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modoverview"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc40">3.3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modoverview">Modules Overview</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modoverview"></A>
</P><P>The following table lists all modules included in <TT>ejabberd</TT>.</P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="table"><DIV CLASS="center"><DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV> </P><P>The following table lists all modules included in <TT>ejabberd</TT>.</P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="table"><DIV CLASS="center"><DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV>
<TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1><TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Module</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Feature</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Dependencies</B></TD></TR> <TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1><TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Module</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Feature</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Dependencies</B></TD></TR>
<TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><TT>mod_adhoc</TT></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>Ad-Hoc Commands (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html">XEP-0050</A>)</TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>&nbsp;</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><TT>mod_adhoc</TT></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>Ad-Hoc Commands (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html">XEP-0050</A>)</TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
@ -1838,7 +1863,7 @@ Last connection date and time: Use <TT>mod_last_odbc</TT> instead of
<TT>ejabberd</TT> website. Please remember that these contributions might not work or <TT>ejabberd</TT> website. Please remember that these contributions might not work or
that they can contain severe bugs and security leaks. Therefore, use them at that they can contain severe bugs and security leaks. Therefore, use them at
your own risk!</P><P> <A NAME="modcommonoptions"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Common Options--> your own risk!</P><P> <A NAME="modcommonoptions"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Common Options-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc40">3.3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modcommonoptions">Common Options</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modcommonoptions"></A> </P><P>The following options are used by many modules. Therefore, they are described in <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc41">3.3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modcommonoptions">Common Options</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modcommonoptions"></A> </P><P>The following options are used by many modules. Therefore, they are described in
this separate section.</P><P> <A NAME="modiqdiscoption"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection <TT>iqdisc</TT>--> this separate section.</P><P> <A NAME="modiqdiscoption"></A> </P><!--TOC subsubsection <TT>iqdisc</TT>-->
<H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#modiqdiscoption"><TT>iqdisc</TT></A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modiqdiscoption"></A> <H4 CLASS="subsubsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A HREF="#modiqdiscoption"><TT>iqdisc</TT></A></H4><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modiqdiscoption"></A>
</P><P>Many modules define handlers for processing IQ queries of different namespaces </P><P>Many modules define handlers for processing IQ queries of different namespaces
@ -1892,7 +1917,7 @@ the "@HOST@" keyword must be used:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modannounce"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_announce</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modannounce"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_announce</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc41">3.3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modannounce"><TT>mod_announce</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modannounce"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc42">3.3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modannounce"><TT>mod_announce</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modannounce"></A>
</P><P>This module enables configured users to broadcast announcements and to set </P><P>This module enables configured users to broadcast announcements and to set
the message of the day (MOTD). the message of the day (MOTD).
Configured users can perform these actions with a Configured users can perform these actions with a
@ -1956,7 +1981,7 @@ Only administrators can send announcements:
</PRE></LI></UL><P>Note that <TT>mod_announce</TT> can be resource intensive on large </PRE></LI></UL><P>Note that <TT>mod_announce</TT> can be resource intensive on large
deployments as it can broadcast lot of messages. This module should be deployments as it can broadcast lot of messages. This module should be
disabled for instances of <TT>ejabberd</TT> with hundreds of thousands users.</P><P> <A NAME="moddisco"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_disco</TT>--> disabled for instances of <TT>ejabberd</TT> with hundreds of thousands users.</P><P> <A NAME="moddisco"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_disco</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc42">3.3.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#moddisco"><TT>mod_disco</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="moddisco"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc43">3.3.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#moddisco"><TT>mod_disco</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="moddisco"></A>
@ -2030,7 +2055,7 @@ and admin addresses for both the main server and the vJUD service:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modecho"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_echo</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modecho"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_echo</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc43">3.3.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modecho"><TT>mod_echo</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modecho"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc44">3.3.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modecho"><TT>mod_echo</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modecho"></A>
</P><P>This module simply echoes any XMPP </P><P>This module simply echoes any XMPP
packet back to the sender. This mirror can be of interest for packet back to the sender. This mirror can be of interest for
<TT>ejabberd</TT> and XMPP client debugging.</P><P>Options: <TT>ejabberd</TT> and XMPP client debugging.</P><P>Options:
@ -2050,7 +2075,7 @@ of them all?
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modhttpbind"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_http_bind</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modhttpbind"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_http_bind</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc44">3.3.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modhttpbind"><TT>mod_http_bind</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modhttpbind"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc45">3.3.6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modhttpbind"><TT>mod_http_bind</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modhttpbind"></A>
</P><P>This module implements XMPP over Bosh (formerly known as HTTP Binding) </P><P>This module implements XMPP over Bosh (formerly known as HTTP Binding)
as defined in <A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0124.html">XEP-0124</A> and <A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0206.html">XEP-0206</A>. as defined in <A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0124.html">XEP-0124</A> and <A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0206.html">XEP-0206</A>.
It extends ejabberd&#X2019;s built in HTTP service with a configurable It extends ejabberd&#X2019;s built in HTTP service with a configurable
@ -2103,7 +2128,7 @@ For example, to set 50 seconds:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modhttpfileserver"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT>--> </PRE></DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modhttpfileserver"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc45">3.3.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modhttpfileserver"><TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modhttpfileserver"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc46">3.3.7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modhttpfileserver"><TT>mod_http_fileserver</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modhttpfileserver"></A>
</P><P>This simple module serves files from the local disk over HTTP.</P><P>Options: </P><P>This simple module serves files from the local disk over HTTP.</P><P>Options:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
<B><TT>{docroot, Path}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> <B><TT>{docroot, Path}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
@ -2163,7 +2188,7 @@ To use this module you must enable it:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modlast"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_last</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modlast"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_last</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc46">3.3.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modlast"><TT>mod_last</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modlast"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc47">3.3.8</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modlast"><TT>mod_last</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modlast"></A>
</P><P>This module adds support for Last Activity (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0012.html">XEP-0012</A>). It can be used to </P><P>This module adds support for Last Activity (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0012.html">XEP-0012</A>). It can be used to
discover when a disconnected user last accessed the server, to know when a discover when a disconnected user last accessed the server, to know when a
connected user was last active on the server, or to query the uptime of the connected user was last active on the server, or to query the uptime of the
@ -2172,7 +2197,7 @@ connected user was last active on the server, or to query the uptime of the
<B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies <B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies
the processing discipline for Last activity (<TT>jabber:iq:last</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>). the processing discipline for Last activity (<TT>jabber:iq:last</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>).
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modmuc"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_muc</TT>--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modmuc"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_muc</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc47">3.3.9</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modmuc"><TT>mod_muc</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modmuc"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc48">3.3.9</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modmuc"><TT>mod_muc</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modmuc"></A>
</P><P>This module provides a Multi-User Chat (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html">XEP-0045</A>) service. </P><P>This module provides a Multi-User Chat (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html">XEP-0045</A>) service.
Users can discover existing rooms, join or create them. Users can discover existing rooms, join or create them.
Occupants of a room can chat in public or have private chats.</P><P>Some of the features of Multi-User Chat: Occupants of a room can chat in public or have private chats.</P><P>Some of the features of Multi-User Chat:
@ -2395,7 +2420,7 @@ the newly created rooms have by default those options.
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modmuclog"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_muc_log</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modmuclog"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_muc_log</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc48">3.3.10</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modmuclog"><TT>mod_muc_log</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modmuclog"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc49">3.3.10</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modmuclog"><TT>mod_muc_log</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modmuclog"></A>
</P><P>This module enables optional logging of Multi-User Chat (MUC) public conversations to </P><P>This module enables optional logging of Multi-User Chat (MUC) public conversations to
HTML. Once you enable this module, users can join a room using a MUC capable HTML. Once you enable this module, users can join a room using a MUC capable
XMPP client, and if they have enough privileges, they can request the XMPP client, and if they have enough privileges, they can request the
@ -2514,7 +2539,7 @@ top link will be the default <CODE>&lt;a href="/"&gt;Home&lt;/a&gt;</CODE>.
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modoffline"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_offline</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modoffline"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_offline</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc49">3.3.11</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modoffline"><TT>mod_offline</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modoffline"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc50">3.3.11</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modoffline"><TT>mod_offline</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modoffline"></A>
</P><P>This module implements offline message storage (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0160.html">XEP-0160</A>). </P><P>This module implements offline message storage (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0160.html">XEP-0160</A>).
This means that all messages This means that all messages
sent to an offline user will be stored on the server until that user comes sent to an offline user will be stored on the server until that user comes
@ -2546,7 +2571,7 @@ and all the other users up to 100.
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modping"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_ping</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modping"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_ping</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc50">3.3.12</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modping"><TT>mod_ping</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modping"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc51">3.3.12</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modping"><TT>mod_ping</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modping"></A>
</P><P>This module implements support for XMPP Ping (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0199.html">XEP-0199</A>) and periodic keepalives. </P><P>This module implements support for XMPP Ping (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0199.html">XEP-0199</A>) and periodic keepalives.
When this module is enabled ejabberd responds correctly to When this module is enabled ejabberd responds correctly to
ping requests, as defined in the protocol.</P><P>Configuration options: ping requests, as defined in the protocol.</P><P>Configuration options:
@ -2574,7 +2599,7 @@ and if a client does not answer to the ping in less than 32 seconds, its connect
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modprivacy"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_privacy</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modprivacy"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_privacy</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc51">3.3.13</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modprivacy"><TT>mod_privacy</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modprivacy"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc52">3.3.13</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modprivacy"><TT>mod_privacy</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modprivacy"></A>
</P><P>This module implements Blocking Communication (also known as Privacy Rules) </P><P>This module implements Blocking Communication (also known as Privacy Rules)
as defined in section 10 from XMPP IM. If end users have support for it in as defined in section 10 from XMPP IM. If end users have support for it in
their XMPP client, they will be able to: their XMPP client, they will be able to:
@ -2602,7 +2627,7 @@ subscription type (or globally).
<B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies <B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies
the processing discipline for Blocking Communication (<TT>jabber:iq:privacy</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>). the processing discipline for Blocking Communication (<TT>jabber:iq:privacy</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>).
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modprivate"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_private</TT>--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modprivate"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_private</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc52">3.3.14</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modprivate"><TT>mod_private</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modprivate"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc53">3.3.14</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modprivate"><TT>mod_private</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modprivate"></A>
</P><P>This module adds support for Private XML Storage (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0049.html">XEP-0049</A>): </P><P>This module adds support for Private XML Storage (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0049.html">XEP-0049</A>):
</P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="quote"> </P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="quote">
Using this method, XMPP entities can store private data on the server and Using this method, XMPP entities can store private data on the server and
@ -2614,7 +2639,7 @@ of client-specific preferences; another is Bookmark Storage (<A HREF="http://xmp
<B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies <B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies
the processing discipline for Private XML Storage (<TT>jabber:iq:private</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>). the processing discipline for Private XML Storage (<TT>jabber:iq:private</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>).
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modproxy"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_proxy65</TT>--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modproxy"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_proxy65</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc53">3.3.15</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modproxy"><TT>mod_proxy65</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modproxy"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc54">3.3.15</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modproxy"><TT>mod_proxy65</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modproxy"></A>
</P><P>This module implements SOCKS5 Bytestreams (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0065.html">XEP-0065</A>). </P><P>This module implements SOCKS5 Bytestreams (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0065.html">XEP-0065</A>).
It allows <TT>ejabberd</TT> to act as a file transfer proxy between two It allows <TT>ejabberd</TT> to act as a file transfer proxy between two
XMPP clients.</P><P>Options: XMPP clients.</P><P>Options:
@ -2672,7 +2697,7 @@ The simpliest configuration of the module:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modpubsub"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_pubsub</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modpubsub"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_pubsub</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc54">3.3.16</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modpubsub"><TT>mod_pubsub</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modpubsub"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc55">3.3.16</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modpubsub"><TT>mod_pubsub</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modpubsub"></A>
</P><P>This module offers a Publish-Subscribe Service (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html">XEP-0060</A>). </P><P>This module offers a Publish-Subscribe Service (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html">XEP-0060</A>).
The functionality in <TT>mod_pubsub</TT> can be extended using plugins. The functionality in <TT>mod_pubsub</TT> can be extended using plugins.
The plugin that implements PEP (Personal Eventing via Pubsub) (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html">XEP-0163</A>) The plugin that implements PEP (Personal Eventing via Pubsub) (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html">XEP-0163</A>)
@ -2721,7 +2746,7 @@ The following example will use node_tune instead of node_pep for every PEP node
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modregister"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_register</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modregister"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_register</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc55">3.3.17</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modregister"><TT>mod_register</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modregister"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc56">3.3.17</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modregister"><TT>mod_register</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modregister"></A>
</P><P>This module adds support for In-Band Registration (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0077.html">XEP-0077</A>). This protocol </P><P>This module adds support for In-Band Registration (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0077.html">XEP-0077</A>). This protocol
enables end users to use a XMPP client to: enables end users to use a XMPP client to:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
@ -2800,7 +2825,7 @@ Also define a registration timeout of one hour:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modroster"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_roster</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modroster"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_roster</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc56">3.3.18</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modroster"><TT>mod_roster</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modroster"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc57">3.3.18</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modroster"><TT>mod_roster</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modroster"></A>
</P><P>This module implements roster management as defined in </P><P>This module implements roster management as defined in
<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/specs/rfc3921.html#roster">RFC 3921: XMPP IM</A>. <A HREF="http://xmpp.org/specs/rfc3921.html#roster">RFC 3921: XMPP IM</A>.
It also supports Roster Versioning (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0237.html">XEP-0237</A>).</P><P>Options: It also supports Roster Versioning (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0237.html">XEP-0237</A>).</P><P>Options:
@ -2826,7 +2851,7 @@ Important: if you use <TT>mod_shared_roster</TT>, you must disable this option.
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="modservicelog"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_service_log</TT>--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="modservicelog"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_service_log</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc57">3.3.19</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modservicelog"><TT>mod_service_log</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modservicelog"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc58">3.3.19</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modservicelog"><TT>mod_service_log</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modservicelog"></A>
</P><P>This module adds support for logging end user packets via a XMPP message </P><P>This module adds support for logging end user packets via a XMPP message
auditing service such as auditing service such as
<A HREF="http://www.funkypenguin.info/project/bandersnatch/">Bandersnatch</A>. All user <A HREF="http://www.funkypenguin.info/project/bandersnatch/">Bandersnatch</A>. All user
@ -2856,7 +2881,7 @@ To log all end user packets to the Bandersnatch service running on
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modsharedroster"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_shared_roster</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modsharedroster"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_shared_roster</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc58">3.3.20</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modsharedroster"><TT>mod_shared_roster</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modsharedroster"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc59">3.3.20</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modsharedroster"><TT>mod_shared_roster</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modsharedroster"></A>
</P><P>This module enables you to create shared roster groups. This means that you can </P><P>This module enables you to create shared roster groups. This means that you can
create groups of people that can see members from (other) groups in their create groups of people that can see members from (other) groups in their
rosters. The big advantages of this feature are that end users do not need to rosters. The big advantages of this feature are that end users do not need to
@ -2931,7 +2956,7 @@ roster groups as shown in the following table:
</TABLE> </TABLE>
<DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
</LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modstats"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_stats</TT>--> </LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modstats"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_stats</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc59">3.3.21</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modstats"><TT>mod_stats</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modstats"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc60">3.3.21</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modstats"><TT>mod_stats</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modstats"></A>
</P><P>This module adds support for Statistics Gathering (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0039.html">XEP-0039</A>). This protocol </P><P>This module adds support for Statistics Gathering (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0039.html">XEP-0039</A>). This protocol
allows you to retrieve next statistics from your <TT>ejabberd</TT> deployment: allows you to retrieve next statistics from your <TT>ejabberd</TT> deployment:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
@ -2963,14 +2988,14 @@ by sending:
&lt;/query&gt; &lt;/query&gt;
&lt;/iq&gt; &lt;/iq&gt;
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modtime"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_time</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modtime"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_time</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc60">3.3.22</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modtime"><TT>mod_time</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modtime"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc61">3.3.22</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modtime"><TT>mod_time</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modtime"></A>
</P><P>This module features support for Entity Time (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0202.html">XEP-0202</A>). By using this XEP, </P><P>This module features support for Entity Time (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0202.html">XEP-0202</A>). By using this XEP,
you are able to discover the time at another entity&#X2019;s location.</P><P>Options: you are able to discover the time at another entity&#X2019;s location.</P><P>Options:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
<B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies <B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies
the processing discipline for Entity Time (<TT>jabber:iq:time</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>). the processing discipline for Entity Time (<TT>jabber:iq:time</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>).
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modvcard"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_vcard</TT>--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="modvcard"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_vcard</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc61">3.3.23</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modvcard"><TT>mod_vcard</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modvcard"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc62">3.3.23</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modvcard"><TT>mod_vcard</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modvcard"></A>
</P><P>This module allows end users to store and retrieve their vCard, and to retrieve </P><P>This module allows end users to store and retrieve their vCard, and to retrieve
other users vCards, as defined in vcard-temp (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0054.html">XEP-0054</A>). The module also other users vCards, as defined in vcard-temp (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0054.html">XEP-0054</A>). The module also
implements an uncomplicated Jabber User Directory based on the vCards of implements an uncomplicated Jabber User Directory based on the vCards of
@ -3025,7 +3050,7 @@ and that all virtual hosts will be searched instead of only the current one:
... ...
]}. ]}.
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modvcardldap"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modvcardldap"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc62">3.3.24</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modvcardldap"><TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modvcardldap"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc63">3.3.24</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modvcardldap"><TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modvcardldap"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> can map LDAP attributes to vCard fields. This behaviour is </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> can map LDAP attributes to vCard fields. This behaviour is
implemented in the <TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT> module. This module does not depend on the implemented in the <TT>mod_vcard_ldap</TT> module. This module does not depend on the
authentication method (see&#XA0;<A HREF="#ldapauth">3.2.5</A>).</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> treats LDAP as a read-only storage: authentication method (see&#XA0;<A HREF="#ldapauth">3.2.5</A>).</P><P>Note that <TT>ejabberd</TT> treats LDAP as a read-only storage:
@ -3204,7 +3229,7 @@ searching his info in LDAP.</P></LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize"><TT>ldap_vcard_map</T
{"Nickname", "NICKNAME"} {"Nickname", "NICKNAME"}
]}, ]},
</PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modversion"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_version</TT>--> </PRE></LI></UL><P> <A NAME="modversion"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection <TT>mod_version</TT>-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc63">3.3.25</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modversion"><TT>mod_version</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modversion"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc64">3.3.25</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#modversion"><TT>mod_version</TT></A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="modversion"></A>
</P><P>This module implements Software Version (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0092.html">XEP-0092</A>). Consequently, it </P><P>This module implements Software Version (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0092.html">XEP-0092</A>). Consequently, it
answers <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s version when queried.</P><P>Options: answers <TT>ejabberd</TT>&#X2019;s version when queried.</P><P>Options:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
@ -3213,8 +3238,8 @@ The default value is <TT>true</TT>.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{iqdisc, Discipline}</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> This specifies
the processing discipline for Software Version (<TT>jabber:iq:version</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>). the processing discipline for Software Version (<TT>jabber:iq:version</TT>) IQ queries (see section&#XA0;<A HREF="#modiqdiscoption">3.3.2</A>).
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="manage"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="manage"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc64">Chapter&#XA0;4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#manage">Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="manage"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="ejabberdctl"></A> </P><!--TOC section <TT>ejabberdctl</TT>--> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc65">Chapter&#XA0;4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#manage">Managing an <TT>ejabberd</TT> Server</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="manage"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="ejabberdctl"></A> </P><!--TOC section <TT>ejabberdctl</TT>-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc65">4.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ejabberdctl"><TT>ejabberdctl</TT></A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ejabberdctl"></A> </P><P>With the <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> command line administration script <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc66">4.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ejabberdctl"><TT>ejabberdctl</TT></A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ejabberdctl"></A> </P><P>With the <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> command line administration script
you can execute <TT>ejabberdctl commands</TT> (described in the next section, <A HREF="#ectl-commands">4.1.1</A>) you can execute <TT>ejabberdctl commands</TT> (described in the next section, <A HREF="#ectl-commands">4.1.1</A>)
and also many general <TT>ejabberd commands</TT> (described in section <A HREF="#eja-commands">4.2</A>). and also many general <TT>ejabberd commands</TT> (described in section <A HREF="#eja-commands">4.2</A>).
This means you can start, stop and perform many other administrative tasks This means you can start, stop and perform many other administrative tasks
@ -3226,7 +3251,7 @@ and other codes may be used for specific results.
This can be used by other scripts to determine automatically This can be used by other scripts to determine automatically
if a command succeeded or failed, if a command succeeded or failed,
for example using: <TT>echo $?</TT></P><P> <A NAME="ectl-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection ejabberdctl Commands--> for example using: <TT>echo $?</TT></P><P> <A NAME="ectl-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection ejabberdctl Commands-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc66">4.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ectl-commands">ejabberdctl Commands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ectl-commands"></A> </P><P>When <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> is executed without any parameter, <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc67">4.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#ectl-commands">ejabberdctl Commands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="ectl-commands"></A> </P><P>When <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> is executed without any parameter,
it displays the available options. If there isn&#X2019;t an <TT>ejabberd</TT> server running, it displays the available options. If there isn&#X2019;t an <TT>ejabberd</TT> server running,
the available parameters are: the available parameters are:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
@ -3262,7 +3287,7 @@ robot1
testuser1 testuser1
testuser2 testuser2
</PRE><P> <A NAME="erlangconfiguration"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Erlang Runtime System--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="erlangconfiguration"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Erlang Runtime System-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc67">4.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#erlangconfiguration">Erlang Runtime System</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="erlangconfiguration"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is an Erlang/OTP application that runs inside an Erlang runtime system. <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc68">4.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#erlangconfiguration">Erlang Runtime System</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="erlangconfiguration"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> is an Erlang/OTP application that runs inside an Erlang runtime system.
This system is configured using environment variables and command line parameters. This system is configured using environment variables and command line parameters.
The <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> administration script uses many of those possibilities. The <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> administration script uses many of those possibilities.
You can configure some of them with the file <TT>ejabberdctl.cfg</TT>, You can configure some of them with the file <TT>ejabberdctl.cfg</TT>,
@ -3339,7 +3364,7 @@ not &#X201C;Simple Authentication and Security Layer&#X201D;.
</DD></DL><P> </DD></DL><P>
Note that some characters need to be escaped when used in shell scripts, for instance <CODE>"</CODE> and <CODE>{}</CODE>. Note that some characters need to be escaped when used in shell scripts, for instance <CODE>"</CODE> and <CODE>{}</CODE>.
You can find other options in the Erlang manual page (<TT>erl -man erl</TT>).</P><P> <A NAME="eja-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC section <TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands--> You can find other options in the Erlang manual page (<TT>erl -man erl</TT>).</P><P> <A NAME="eja-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC section <TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc68">4.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#eja-commands"><TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="eja-commands"></A> </P><P>An <TT>ejabberd command</TT> is an abstract function identified by a name, <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc69">4.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#eja-commands"><TT>ejabberd</TT> Commands</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="eja-commands"></A> </P><P>An <TT>ejabberd command</TT> is an abstract function identified by a name,
with a defined number and type of calling arguments and type of result with a defined number and type of calling arguments and type of result
that is registered in the <TT>ejabberd_commands</TT> service. that is registered in the <TT>ejabberd_commands</TT> service.
Those commands can be defined in any Erlang module and executed using any valid frontend.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a frontend to execute <TT>ejabberd commands</TT>: the script <TT>ejabberdctl</TT>. Those commands can be defined in any Erlang module and executed using any valid frontend.</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a frontend to execute <TT>ejabberd commands</TT>: the script <TT>ejabberdctl</TT>.
@ -3347,7 +3372,7 @@ Other known frontends that can be installed to execute ejabberd commands in diff
<TT>ejabberd_xmlrpc</TT> (XML-RPC service), <TT>ejabberd_xmlrpc</TT> (XML-RPC service),
<TT>mod_rest</TT> (HTTP POST service), <TT>mod_rest</TT> (HTTP POST service),
<TT>mod_shcommands</TT> (ejabberd WebAdmin page).</P><P> <A NAME="list-eja-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection List of ejabberd Commands--> <TT>mod_shcommands</TT> (ejabberd WebAdmin page).</P><P> <A NAME="list-eja-commands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection List of ejabberd Commands-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc69">4.2.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#list-eja-commands">List of ejabberd Commands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="list-eja-commands"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a few ejabberd Commands by default. <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc70">4.2.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#list-eja-commands">List of ejabberd Commands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="list-eja-commands"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a few ejabberd Commands by default.
When more modules are installed, new commands may be available in the frontends.</P><P>The easiest way to get a list of the available commands, and get help for them is to use When more modules are installed, new commands may be available in the frontends.</P><P>The easiest way to get a list of the available commands, and get help for them is to use
the ejabberdctl script: the ejabberdctl script:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">$ ejabberdctl help </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">$ ejabberdctl help
@ -3398,7 +3423,7 @@ is very high.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>register user host password</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Register an account in that domain with the given password. </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>register user host password</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Register an account in that domain with the given password.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>unregister user host</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Unregister the given account. </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>unregister user host</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> Unregister the given account.
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="accesscommands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Restrict Execution with AccessCommands--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="accesscommands"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Restrict Execution with AccessCommands-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc70">4.2.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#accesscommands">Restrict Execution with AccessCommands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="accesscommands"></A> </P><P>The frontends can be configured to restrict access to certain commands. <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc71">4.2.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#accesscommands">Restrict Execution with AccessCommands</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="accesscommands"></A> </P><P>The frontends can be configured to restrict access to certain commands.
In that case, authentication information must be provided. In that case, authentication information must be provided.
In each frontend the <TT>AccessCommands</TT> option is defined In each frontend the <TT>AccessCommands</TT> option is defined
in a different place. But in all cases the option syntax is the same: in a different place. But in all cases the option syntax is the same:
@ -3444,7 +3469,7 @@ and the provided arguments do not contradict Arguments.</P><P>As an example to u
{_bot_reg_test, [register, unregister], [{host, "test.org"}]} {_bot_reg_test, [register, unregister], [{host, "test.org"}]}
] ]
</PRE><P> <A NAME="webadmin"></A> </P><!--TOC section Web Admin--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="webadmin"></A> </P><!--TOC section Web Admin-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc71">4.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#webadmin">Web Admin</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="webadmin"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc72">4.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#webadmin">Web Admin</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="webadmin"></A>
</P><P>The <TT>ejabberd</TT> Web Admin allows to administer most of <TT>ejabberd</TT> using a web browser.</P><P>This feature is enabled by default: </P><P>The <TT>ejabberd</TT> Web Admin allows to administer most of <TT>ejabberd</TT> using a web browser.</P><P>This feature is enabled by default:
a <TT>ejabberd_http</TT> listener with the option <TT>web_admin</TT> (see a <TT>ejabberd_http</TT> listener with the option <TT>web_admin</TT> (see
section&#XA0;<A HREF="#listened">3.1.3</A>) is included in the listening ports. Then you can open section&#XA0;<A HREF="#listened">3.1.3</A>) is included in the listening ports. Then you can open
@ -3516,13 +3541,13 @@ The file is searched by default in
The directory of the documentation can be specified in The directory of the documentation can be specified in
the environment variable <TT>EJABBERD_DOC_PATH</TT>. the environment variable <TT>EJABBERD_DOC_PATH</TT>.
See section <A HREF="#erlangconfiguration">4.1.2</A>.</P><P> <A NAME="adhoccommands"></A> </P><!--TOC section Ad-hoc Commands--> See section <A HREF="#erlangconfiguration">4.1.2</A>.</P><P> <A NAME="adhoccommands"></A> </P><!--TOC section Ad-hoc Commands-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc72">4.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#adhoccommands">Ad-hoc Commands</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="adhoccommands"></A> </P><P>If you enable <TT>mod_configure</TT> and <TT>mod_adhoc</TT>, <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc73">4.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#adhoccommands">Ad-hoc Commands</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="adhoccommands"></A> </P><P>If you enable <TT>mod_configure</TT> and <TT>mod_adhoc</TT>,
you can perform several administrative tasks in <TT>ejabberd</TT> you can perform several administrative tasks in <TT>ejabberd</TT>
with a XMPP client. with a XMPP client.
The client must support Ad-Hoc Commands (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html">XEP-0050</A>), The client must support Ad-Hoc Commands (<A HREF="http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0050.html">XEP-0050</A>),
and you must login in the XMPP server with and you must login in the XMPP server with
an account with proper privileges.</P><P> <A NAME="changeerlangnodename"></A> </P><!--TOC section Change Computer Hostname--> an account with proper privileges.</P><P> <A NAME="changeerlangnodename"></A> </P><!--TOC section Change Computer Hostname-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc73">4.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#changeerlangnodename">Change Computer Hostname</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="changeerlangnodename"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> uses the distributed Mnesia database. <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc74">4.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#changeerlangnodename">Change Computer Hostname</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="changeerlangnodename"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> uses the distributed Mnesia database.
Being distributed, Mnesia enforces consistency of its file, Being distributed, Mnesia enforces consistency of its file,
so it stores the name of the Erlang node in it (see section <A HREF="#nodename">5.4</A>). so it stores the name of the Erlang node in it (see section <A HREF="#nodename">5.4</A>).
The name of an Erlang node includes the hostname of the computer. The name of an Erlang node includes the hostname of the computer.
@ -3559,8 +3584,8 @@ mv /var/lib/ejabberd/*.* /var/lib/ejabberd/oldfiles/
</PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">Check that the information of the old database is available: accounts, rosters... </PRE></LI><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">Check that the information of the old database is available: accounts, rosters...
After you finish, remember to delete the temporary backup files from public directories. After you finish, remember to delete the temporary backup files from public directories.
</LI></OL><P> <A NAME="secure"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT>--> </LI></OL><P> <A NAME="secure"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT>-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc74">Chapter&#XA0;5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#secure">Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="secure"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="firewall"></A> </P><!--TOC section Firewall Settings--> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc75">Chapter&#XA0;5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#secure">Securing <TT>ejabberd</TT></A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="secure"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="firewall"></A> </P><!--TOC section Firewall Settings-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc75">5.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#firewall">Firewall Settings</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="firewall"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc76">5.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#firewall">Firewall Settings</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="firewall"></A>
</P><P>You need to take the following TCP ports in mind when configuring your firewall: </P><P>You need to take the following TCP ports in mind when configuring your firewall:
</P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="table"><DIV CLASS="center"><DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV> </P><BLOCKQUOTE CLASS="table"><DIV CLASS="center"><DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV>
<TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1><TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Port</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Description</B></TD></TR> <TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1><TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Port</B></TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP><B>Description</B></TD></TR>
@ -3571,7 +3596,7 @@ After you finish, remember to delete the temporary backup files from public dire
<TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>port range</TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>Used for connections between Erlang nodes. This range is configurable (see section <A HREF="#epmd">5.2</A>).</TD></TR> <TR><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>port range</TD><TD ALIGN=left NOWRAP>Used for connections between Erlang nodes. This range is configurable (see section <A HREF="#epmd">5.2</A>).</TD></TR>
</TABLE> </TABLE>
<DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <A NAME="epmd"></A> </P><!--TOC section epmd--> <DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <A NAME="epmd"></A> </P><!--TOC section epmd-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc76">5.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#epmd">epmd</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="epmd"></A> </P><P><A HREF="http://www.erlang.org/doc/man/epmd.html">epmd (Erlang Port Mapper Daemon)</A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc77">5.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#epmd">epmd</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="epmd"></A> </P><P><A HREF="http://www.erlang.org/doc/man/epmd.html">epmd (Erlang Port Mapper Daemon)</A>
is a small name server included in Erlang/OTP is a small name server included in Erlang/OTP
and used by Erlang programs when establishing distributed Erlang communications. and used by Erlang programs when establishing distributed Erlang communications.
<TT>ejabberd</TT> needs <TT>epmd</TT> to use <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> and also when clustering <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes. <TT>ejabberd</TT> needs <TT>epmd</TT> to use <TT>ejabberdctl</TT> and also when clustering <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes.
@ -3596,7 +3621,7 @@ but can be configured in the file <TT>ejabberdctl.cfg</TT>.
The Erlang command-line parameter used internally is, for example: The Erlang command-line parameter used internally is, for example:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">erl ... -kernel inet_dist_listen_min 4370 inet_dist_listen_max 4375 </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">erl ... -kernel inet_dist_listen_min 4370 inet_dist_listen_max 4375
</PRE><P> <A NAME="cookie"></A> </P><!--TOC section Erlang Cookie--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="cookie"></A> </P><!--TOC section Erlang Cookie-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc77">5.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#cookie">Erlang Cookie</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="cookie"></A> </P><P>The Erlang cookie is a string with numbers and letters. <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc78">5.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#cookie">Erlang Cookie</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="cookie"></A> </P><P>The Erlang cookie is a string with numbers and letters.
An Erlang node reads the cookie at startup from the command-line parameter <TT>-setcookie</TT>. An Erlang node reads the cookie at startup from the command-line parameter <TT>-setcookie</TT>.
If not indicated, the cookie is read from the cookie file <TT>$HOME/.erlang.cookie</TT>. If not indicated, the cookie is read from the cookie file <TT>$HOME/.erlang.cookie</TT>.
If this file does not exist, it is created immediately with a random cookie. If this file does not exist, it is created immediately with a random cookie.
@ -3610,7 +3635,7 @@ to prevent unauthorized access or intrusion to an Erlang node.
The communication between Erlang nodes are not encrypted, The communication between Erlang nodes are not encrypted,
so the cookie could be read sniffing the traffic on the network. so the cookie could be read sniffing the traffic on the network.
The recommended way to secure the Erlang node is to block the port 4369.</P><P> <A NAME="nodename"></A> </P><!--TOC section Erlang Node Name--> The recommended way to secure the Erlang node is to block the port 4369.</P><P> <A NAME="nodename"></A> </P><!--TOC section Erlang Node Name-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc78">5.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#nodename">Erlang Node Name</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="nodename"></A> </P><P>An Erlang node may have a node name. <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc79">5.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#nodename">Erlang Node Name</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="nodename"></A> </P><P>An Erlang node may have a node name.
The name can be short (if indicated with the command-line parameter <TT>-sname</TT>) The name can be short (if indicated with the command-line parameter <TT>-sname</TT>)
or long (if indicated with the parameter <TT>-name</TT>). or long (if indicated with the parameter <TT>-name</TT>).
Starting an Erlang node with -sname limits the communication between Erlang nodes to the LAN.</P><P>Using the option <TT>-sname</TT> instead of <TT>-name</TT> is a simple method Starting an Erlang node with -sname limits the communication between Erlang nodes to the LAN.</P><P>Using the option <TT>-sname</TT> instead of <TT>-name</TT> is a simple method
@ -3619,7 +3644,7 @@ However, it is not ultimately effective to prevent access to the Erlang node,
because it may be possible to fake the fact that you are on another network because it may be possible to fake the fact that you are on another network
using a modified version of Erlang <TT>epmd</TT>. using a modified version of Erlang <TT>epmd</TT>.
The recommended way to secure the Erlang node is to block the port 4369.</P><P> <A NAME="secure-files"></A> </P><!--TOC section Securing Sensible Files--> The recommended way to secure the Erlang node is to block the port 4369.</P><P> <A NAME="secure-files"></A> </P><!--TOC section Securing Sensible Files-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc79">5.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#secure-files">Securing Sensible Files</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="secure-files"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> stores sensible data in the file system either in plain text or binary files. <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc80">5.5</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#secure-files">Securing Sensible Files</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="secure-files"></A> </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> stores sensible data in the file system either in plain text or binary files.
The file system permissions should be set to only allow the proper user to read, The file system permissions should be set to only allow the proper user to read,
write and execute those files and directories.</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> write and execute those files and directories.</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
<B><TT>ejabberd configuration file: /etc/ejabberd/ejabberd.cfg</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> <B><TT>ejabberd configuration file: /etc/ejabberd/ejabberd.cfg</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
@ -3639,9 +3664,9 @@ so it is preferable to secure the whole <TT>/var/lib/ejabberd/</TT> directory.
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>Erlang cookie file: /var/lib/ejabberd/.erlang.cookie</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>Erlang cookie file: /var/lib/ejabberd/.erlang.cookie</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description">
See section <A HREF="#cookie">5.3</A>. See section <A HREF="#cookie">5.3</A>.
</DD></DL><P> <A NAME="clustering"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Clustering--> </DD></DL><P> <A NAME="clustering"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Clustering-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc80">Chapter&#XA0;6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#clustering">Clustering</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="clustering"></A> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc81">Chapter&#XA0;6</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#clustering">Clustering</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="clustering"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="howitworks"></A> </P><!--TOC section How it Works--> </P><P> <A NAME="howitworks"></A> </P><!--TOC section How it Works-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc81">6.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#howitworks">How it Works</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="howitworks"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc82">6.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#howitworks">How it Works</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="howitworks"></A>
</P><P>A XMPP domain is served by one or more <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes. These nodes can </P><P>A XMPP domain is served by one or more <TT>ejabberd</TT> nodes. These nodes can
be run on different machines that are connected via a network. They all be run on different machines that are connected via a network. They all
must have the ability to connect to port 4369 of all another nodes, and must must have the ability to connect to port 4369 of all another nodes, and must
@ -3655,29 +3680,29 @@ router,
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">session manager, </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">session manager,
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">s2s manager. </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">s2s manager.
</LI></UL><P> <A NAME="router"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Router--> </LI></UL><P> <A NAME="router"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Router-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc82">6.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#router">Router</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="router"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc83">6.1.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#router">Router</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="router"></A>
</P><P>This module is the main router of XMPP packets on each node. It </P><P>This module is the main router of XMPP packets on each node. It
routes them based on their destination&#X2019;s domains. It uses a global routes them based on their destination&#X2019;s domains. It uses a global
routing table. The domain of the packet&#X2019;s destination is searched in the routing table. The domain of the packet&#X2019;s destination is searched in the
routing table, and if it is found, the packet is routed to the routing table, and if it is found, the packet is routed to the
appropriate process. If not, it is sent to the s2s manager.</P><P> <A NAME="localrouter"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Local Router--> appropriate process. If not, it is sent to the s2s manager.</P><P> <A NAME="localrouter"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Local Router-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc83">6.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#localrouter">Local Router</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="localrouter"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc84">6.1.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#localrouter">Local Router</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="localrouter"></A>
</P><P>This module routes packets which have a destination domain equal to </P><P>This module routes packets which have a destination domain equal to
one of this server&#X2019;s host names. If the destination JID has a non-empty user one of this server&#X2019;s host names. If the destination JID has a non-empty user
part, it is routed to the session manager, otherwise it is processed depending part, it is routed to the session manager, otherwise it is processed depending
on its content.</P><P> <A NAME="sessionmanager"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Session Manager--> on its content.</P><P> <A NAME="sessionmanager"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Session Manager-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc84">6.1.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#sessionmanager">Session Manager</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="sessionmanager"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc85">6.1.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#sessionmanager">Session Manager</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="sessionmanager"></A>
</P><P>This module routes packets to local users. It looks up to which user </P><P>This module routes packets to local users. It looks up to which user
resource a packet must be sent via a presence table. Then the packet is resource a packet must be sent via a presence table. Then the packet is
either routed to the appropriate c2s process, or stored in offline either routed to the appropriate c2s process, or stored in offline
storage, or bounced back.</P><P> <A NAME="s2smanager"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection s2s Manager--> storage, or bounced back.</P><P> <A NAME="s2smanager"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection s2s Manager-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc85">6.1.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#s2smanager">s2s Manager</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="s2smanager"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc86">6.1.4</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#s2smanager">s2s Manager</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="s2smanager"></A>
</P><P>This module routes packets to other XMPP servers. First, it </P><P>This module routes packets to other XMPP servers. First, it
checks if an opened s2s connection from the domain of the packet&#X2019;s checks if an opened s2s connection from the domain of the packet&#X2019;s
source to the domain of the packet&#X2019;s destination exists. If that is the case, source to the domain of the packet&#X2019;s destination exists. If that is the case,
the s2s manager routes the packet to the process the s2s manager routes the packet to the process
serving this connection, otherwise a new connection is opened.</P><P> <A NAME="cluster"></A> </P><!--TOC section Clustering Setup--> serving this connection, otherwise a new connection is opened.</P><P> <A NAME="cluster"></A> </P><!--TOC section Clustering Setup-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc86">6.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#cluster">Clustering Setup</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="cluster"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc87">6.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#cluster">Clustering Setup</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="cluster"></A>
</P><P>Suppose you already configured <TT>ejabberd</TT> on one machine named (<TT>first</TT>), </P><P>Suppose you already configured <TT>ejabberd</TT> on one machine named (<TT>first</TT>),
and you need to setup another one to make an <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster. Then do and you need to setup another one to make an <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster. Then do
following steps:</P><OL CLASS="enumerate" type=1><LI CLASS="li-enumerate"> following steps:</P><OL CLASS="enumerate" type=1><LI CLASS="li-enumerate">
@ -3715,10 +3740,10 @@ and &#X2018;<CODE>access</CODE>&#X2019; options because they will be taken from
enabled only on one machine in the cluster. enabled only on one machine in the cluster.
</LI></OL><P>You can repeat these steps for other machines supposed to serve this </LI></OL><P>You can repeat these steps for other machines supposed to serve this
domain.</P><P> <A NAME="servicelb"></A> </P><!--TOC section Service Load-Balancing--> domain.</P><P> <A NAME="servicelb"></A> </P><!--TOC section Service Load-Balancing-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc87">6.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#servicelb">Service Load-Balancing</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="servicelb"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc88">6.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#servicelb">Service Load-Balancing</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="servicelb"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="componentlb"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Components Load-Balancing--> </P><P> <A NAME="componentlb"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Components Load-Balancing-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc88">6.3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#componentlb">Components Load-Balancing</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="componentlb"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="domainlb"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm--> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc89">6.3.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#componentlb">Components Load-Balancing</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="componentlb"></A> </P><P> <A NAME="domainlb"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc89">6.3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#domainlb">Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="domainlb"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc90">6.3.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#domainlb">Domain Load-Balancing Algorithm</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="domainlb"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes an algorithm to load balance the components that are plugged on an <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster. It means that you can plug one or several instances of the same component on each <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster and that the traffic will be automatically distributed.</P><P>The default distribution algorithm try to deliver to a local instance of a component. If several local instances are available, one instance is chosen randomly. If no instance is available locally, one instance is chosen randomly among the remote component instances.</P><P>If you need a different behaviour, you can change the load balancing behaviour with the option <TT>domain_balancing</TT>. The syntax of the option is the following: </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes an algorithm to load balance the components that are plugged on an <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster. It means that you can plug one or several instances of the same component on each <TT>ejabberd</TT> cluster and that the traffic will be automatically distributed.</P><P>The default distribution algorithm try to deliver to a local instance of a component. If several local instances are available, one instance is chosen randomly. If no instance is available locally, one instance is chosen randomly among the remote component instances.</P><P>If you need a different behaviour, you can change the load balancing behaviour with the option <TT>domain_balancing</TT>. The syntax of the option is the following:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{domain_balancing, "component.example.com", BalancingCriteria}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Several balancing criteria are available: </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{domain_balancing, "component.example.com", BalancingCriteria}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P>Several balancing criteria are available:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
@ -3727,12 +3752,12 @@ domain.</P><P> <A NAME="servicelb"></A> </P><!--TOC section Service Load-Balanci
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize"><TT>bare_destination</TT>: the bare JID (without resource) of the packet <TT>to</TT> attribute is used. </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize"><TT>bare_destination</TT>: the bare JID (without resource) of the packet <TT>to</TT> attribute is used.
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize"><TT>bare_source</TT>: the bare JID (without resource) of the packet <TT>from</TT> attribute is used. </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize"><TT>bare_source</TT>: the bare JID (without resource) of the packet <TT>from</TT> attribute is used.
</LI></UL><P>If the value corresponding to the criteria is the same, the same component instance in the cluster will be used.</P><P> <A NAME="lbbuckets"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Load-Balancing Buckets--> </LI></UL><P>If the value corresponding to the criteria is the same, the same component instance in the cluster will be used.</P><P> <A NAME="lbbuckets"></A> </P><!--TOC subsection Load-Balancing Buckets-->
<H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc90">6.3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#lbbuckets">Load-Balancing Buckets</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="lbbuckets"></A> <H3 CLASS="subsection"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc91">6.3.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#lbbuckets">Load-Balancing Buckets</A></H3><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="lbbuckets"></A>
</P><P>When there is a risk of failure for a given component, domain balancing can cause service trouble. If one component is failing the service will not work correctly unless the sessions are rebalanced.</P><P>In this case, it is best to limit the problem to the sessions handled by the failing component. This is what the <TT>domain_balancing_component_number</TT> option does, making the load balancing algorithm not dynamic, but sticky on a fix number of component instances.</P><P>The syntax is: </P><P>When there is a risk of failure for a given component, domain balancing can cause service trouble. If one component is failing the service will not work correctly unless the sessions are rebalanced.</P><P>In this case, it is best to limit the problem to the sessions handled by the failing component. This is what the <TT>domain_balancing_component_number</TT> option does, making the load balancing algorithm not dynamic, but sticky on a fix number of component instances.</P><P>The syntax is:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{domain_balancing_component_number, "component.example.com", Number}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P> <A NAME="debugging"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Debugging--> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>{domain_balancing_component_number, "component.example.com", Number}.</TT></B></DT></DL><P> <A NAME="debugging"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Debugging-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc91">Chapter&#XA0;7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#debugging">Debugging</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="debugging"></A> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc92">Chapter&#XA0;7</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#debugging">Debugging</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="debugging"></A>
</P><P> <A NAME="logfiles"></A> </P><!--TOC section Log Files--> </P><P> <A NAME="logfiles"></A> </P><!--TOC section Log Files-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc92">7.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#logfiles">Log Files</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="logfiles"></A> </P><P>An <TT>ejabberd</TT> node writes two log files: <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc93">7.1</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#logfiles">Log Files</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="logfiles"></A> </P><P>An <TT>ejabberd</TT> node writes two log files:
</P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description"> </P><DL CLASS="description"><DT CLASS="dt-description">
<B><TT>ejabberd.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> is the ejabberd service log, with the messages reported by <TT>ejabberd</TT> code <B><TT>ejabberd.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> is the ejabberd service log, with the messages reported by <TT>ejabberd</TT> code
</DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>erlang.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> is the Erlang/OTP system log, with the messages reported by Erlang/OTP using SASL (System Architecture Support Libraries) </DD><DT CLASS="dt-description"><B><TT>erlang.log</TT></B></DT><DD CLASS="dd-description"> is the Erlang/OTP system log, with the messages reported by Erlang/OTP using SASL (System Architecture Support Libraries)
@ -3754,12 +3779,12 @@ The ejabberdctl command <TT>reopen-log</TT>
(please refer to section <A HREF="#ectl-commands">4.1.1</A>) (please refer to section <A HREF="#ectl-commands">4.1.1</A>)
reopens the log files, reopens the log files,
and also renames the old ones if you didn&#X2019;t rename them.</P><P> <A NAME="debugconsole"></A> </P><!--TOC section Debug Console--> and also renames the old ones if you didn&#X2019;t rename them.</P><P> <A NAME="debugconsole"></A> </P><!--TOC section Debug Console-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc93">7.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#debugconsole">Debug Console</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="debugconsole"></A> </P><P>The Debug Console is an Erlang shell attached to an already running <TT>ejabberd</TT> server. <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc94">7.2</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#debugconsole">Debug Console</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="debugconsole"></A> </P><P>The Debug Console is an Erlang shell attached to an already running <TT>ejabberd</TT> server.
With this Erlang shell, an experienced administrator can perform complex tasks.</P><P>This shell gives complete control over the <TT>ejabberd</TT> server, With this Erlang shell, an experienced administrator can perform complex tasks.</P><P>This shell gives complete control over the <TT>ejabberd</TT> server,
so it is important to use it with extremely care. so it is important to use it with extremely care.
There are some simple and safe examples in the article There are some simple and safe examples in the article
<A HREF="http://www.ejabberd.im/interconnect-erl-nodes">Interconnecting Erlang Nodes</A></P><P>To exit the shell, close the window or press the keys: control+c control+c.</P><P> <A NAME="watchdog"></A> </P><!--TOC section Watchdog Alerts--> <A HREF="http://www.ejabberd.im/interconnect-erl-nodes">Interconnecting Erlang Nodes</A></P><P>To exit the shell, close the window or press the keys: control+c control+c.</P><P> <A NAME="watchdog"></A> </P><!--TOC section Watchdog Alerts-->
<H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc94">7.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#watchdog">Watchdog Alerts</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="watchdog"></A> <H2 CLASS="section"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc95">7.3</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#watchdog">Watchdog Alerts</A></H2><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="watchdog"></A>
</P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a watchdog mechanism that may be useful to developers </P><P><TT>ejabberd</TT> includes a watchdog mechanism that may be useful to developers
when troubleshooting a problem related to memory usage. when troubleshooting a problem related to memory usage.
If a process in the <TT>ejabberd</TT> server consumes more memory than the configured threshold, If a process in the <TT>ejabberd</TT> server consumes more memory than the configured threshold,
@ -3779,7 +3804,7 @@ or in a conversation with the watchdog alert bot.</P><P>The syntax is:
To remove all watchdog admins, set the option with an empty list: To remove all watchdog admins, set the option with an empty list:
</P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{watchdog_admins, []}. </P><PRE CLASS="verbatim">{watchdog_admins, []}.
</PRE><P> <A NAME="i18ni10n"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Internationalization and Localization--> </PRE><P> <A NAME="i18ni10n"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Internationalization and Localization-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc95">Appendix&#XA0;A</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#i18ni10n">Internationalization and Localization</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="i18ni10n"></A> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc96">Appendix&#XA0;A</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#i18ni10n">Internationalization and Localization</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="i18ni10n"></A>
</P><P>The source code of <TT>ejabberd</TT> supports localization. </P><P>The source code of <TT>ejabberd</TT> supports localization.
The translators can edit the The translators can edit the
<A HREF="http://www.gnu.org/software/gettext/">gettext</A> .po files <A HREF="http://www.gnu.org/software/gettext/">gettext</A> .po files
@ -3814,9 +3839,9 @@ HTTP header &#X2018;Accept-Language: ru&#X2019;</TD></TR>
</TABLE></DIV> </TABLE></DIV>
<A NAME="fig:webadmmainru"></A> <A NAME="fig:webadmmainru"></A>
<DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <A NAME="releasenotes"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Release Notes--> <DIV CLASS="center"><HR WIDTH="80%" SIZE=2></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <A NAME="releasenotes"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Release Notes-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc96">Appendix&#XA0;B</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#releasenotes">Release Notes</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="releasenotes"></A> <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc97">Appendix&#XA0;B</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#releasenotes">Release Notes</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="releasenotes"></A>
</P><P>Release notes are available from <A HREF="http://www.process-one.net/en/ejabberd/release_notes/">ejabberd Home Page</A></P><P> <A NAME="acknowledgements"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Acknowledgements--> </P><P>Release notes are available from <A HREF="http://www.process-one.net/en/ejabberd/release_notes/">ejabberd Home Page</A></P><P> <A NAME="acknowledgements"></A> </P><!--TOC chapter Acknowledgements-->
<H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc97">Appendix&#XA0;C</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#acknowledgements">Acknowledgements</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="acknowledgements"></A> </P><P>Thanks to all people who contributed to this guide: <H1 CLASS="chapter"><!--SEC ANCHOR --><A NAME="htoc98">Appendix&#XA0;C</A>&#XA0;&#XA0;<A HREF="#acknowledgements">Acknowledgements</A></H1><!--SEC END --><P> <A NAME="acknowledgements"></A> </P><P>Thanks to all people who contributed to this guide:
</P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize"> </P><UL CLASS="itemize"><LI CLASS="li-itemize">
Alexey Shchepin (<A HREF="xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru"><TT>xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru</TT></A>) Alexey Shchepin (<A HREF="xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru"><TT>xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru</TT></A>)
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Badlop (<A HREF="xmpp:badlop@jabberes.org"><TT>xmpp:badlop@jabberes.org</TT></A>) </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Badlop (<A HREF="xmpp:badlop@jabberes.org"><TT>xmpp:badlop@jabberes.org</TT></A>)
@ -3828,7 +3853,7 @@ Alexey Shchepin (<A HREF="xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru"><TT>xmpp:aleksey@jabber.ru</TT
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Sergei Golovan (<A HREF="xmpp:sgolovan@nes.ru"><TT>xmpp:sgolovan@nes.ru</TT></A>) </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Sergei Golovan (<A HREF="xmpp:sgolovan@nes.ru"><TT>xmpp:sgolovan@nes.ru</TT></A>)
</LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Vsevolod Pelipas (<A HREF="xmpp:vsevoload@jabber.ru"><TT>xmpp:vsevoload@jabber.ru</TT></A>) </LI><LI CLASS="li-itemize">Vsevolod Pelipas (<A HREF="xmpp:vsevoload@jabber.ru"><TT>xmpp:vsevoload@jabber.ru</TT></A>)
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@ -804,7 +804,7 @@ The available modules, their purpose and the options allowed by each one are:
\titem{\texttt{ejabberd\_service}} \titem{\texttt{ejabberd\_service}}
Interacts with an \footahref{http://www.ejabberd.im/tutorials-transports}{external component} Interacts with an \footahref{http://www.ejabberd.im/tutorials-transports}{external component}
(as defined in the Jabber Component Protocol (\xepref{0114}).\\ (as defined in the Jabber Component Protocol (\xepref{0114}).\\
Options: \texttt{access}, \texttt{hosts}, Options: \texttt{access}, \texttt{hosts}, \texttt{max\_fsm\_queue},
\texttt{shaper}, \texttt{service\_check\_from} \texttt{shaper}, \texttt{service\_check\_from}
\titem{\texttt{ejabberd\_stun}} \titem{\texttt{ejabberd\_stun}}
Handles STUN Binding requests as defined in Handles STUN Binding requests as defined in
@ -872,7 +872,14 @@ This is a detailed description of each option allowed by the listening modules:
\term{http\_poll\_timeout}. The default value is five minutes. \term{http\_poll\_timeout}. The default value is five minutes.
The option can be defined in \term{ejabberd.cfg}, expressing the time The option can be defined in \term{ejabberd.cfg}, expressing the time
in seconds: \verb|{http_poll_timeout, 300}.| in seconds: \verb|{http_poll_timeout, 300}.|
\titem{\{max\_fsm\_queue, Size\}}
This option specifies the maximum number of elements in the queue of the FSM.
This option can be specified for an \term{ejabberd\_service} listener,
or also globally for \term{ejabberd\_s2s\_out}.
If the option is not specified for an \term{ejabberd\_service} listener,
the globally configured value is used.
The allowed values are integers and 'undefined'.
Default value: 'undefined'.
\titem{\{max\_stanza\_size, Size\}} \titem{\{max\_stanza\_size, Size\}}
\ind{options!max\_stanza\_size}This option specifies an \ind{options!max\_stanza\_size}This option specifies an
approximate maximum size in bytes of XML stanzas. Approximate, approximate maximum size in bytes of XML stanzas. Approximate,
@ -950,6 +957,14 @@ There are some additional global options that can be specified in the ejabberd c
\titem{\{s2s\_max\_retry\_delay, Seconds\}} \ind{options!s2s\_max\_retry\_delay} \titem{\{s2s\_max\_retry\_delay, Seconds\}} \ind{options!s2s\_max\_retry\_delay}
The maximum allowed delay for retry to connect after a failed connection attempt. The maximum allowed delay for retry to connect after a failed connection attempt.
Specified in seconds. The default value is 300 seconds (5 minutes). Specified in seconds. The default value is 300 seconds (5 minutes).
\titem{\{max\_fsm\_queue, Size\}}
This option specifies the maximum number of elements in the queue of the FSM.
This option can be specified for an \term{ejabberd\_service} listener,
or also globally for \term{ejabberd\_s2s\_out}.
If the option is not specified for an \term{ejabberd\_service} listener,
the globally configured value is used.
The allowed values are integers and 'undefined'.
Default value: 'undefined'.
\end{description} \end{description}
\makesubsubsection{listened-examples}{Examples} \makesubsubsection{listened-examples}{Examples}