Clean Ubuntu, open media ports
A production deployment needs a compatible Ubuntu release, HTTPS, a public hostname and the documented TCP and UDP ranges. Optional installation includes a baseline firewall and application health check.
High-frequency or high-density
Choose the Ryzen tier when per-core speed and value lead the decision. Choose EPYC for more memory, denser service layouts and standardised cluster nodes.
Plan beyond the first server
Even a single-node deployment benefits from separated backups and a tested migration path. When concurrency grows, Scalelite, isolated Greenlight, PostgreSQL, Redis and recording storage become architectural components rather than afterthoughts.
The operational reality
BigBlueButton capacity depends on how people use media. Hardware specifications help narrow the choice, but your own load test, monitoring and failure plan turn that choice into a production design.