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

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

If you're using the provided VPN setup:

MIT License