A cloud config file tested on DigitalOcean to set up an icecast2 streaming server.

Features

• Streams music from /home/radio/music 24/7 in the /stream mount.
• When you connect to the source /talk, music is stopped and the /stream mount is now seamlessly mirroring /talk.
• Automatic OpenVPN setup so that you'll not have to send passwords in the clear.
• Generates a strong password for the icecast installation.

Installation

• Create a new DigitalOcean dropplet with Ubuntu 14.04.
• Select the User Data option and paste in the contents of cloud-config.yaml
• You should update the script as needed. Note the icecast2 settings.
• ALWAYS CHANGE THE SSH KEY IN cloud-config.yaml
• Add optional SSH keys on the DigitalOcean website
• Immediately connect to the server over ssh
• Username: radio
• Use your own SSH key
• After a while, you'll see a music directory in the home folder
  • Upload some mp3's
  • Run ~/new_music.sh
• After three to five minutes, you'll get a message in the terminal saying Ready for reboot.
  • Reboot if the music upload is complete, and you've run ~/new_music.sh

Broadcasting

If you're using Windows or OS X, simply download butt.

Server configuration in butt

If you're using the provided VPN setup:

• Address: 10.8.0.1
• Port: 8000
• Type: Icecast
• Mountpoint: talk
• User: source
• Password: Located in /home/radio/icecast_password.txt

License

MIT License