[asterisk-users] out of the box or do it your self?

[Steve Edwards]

On Thu, 26 Mar 2009, David fire wrote:

> i want to ask for your opinion what is better for a call center 100 
> current calls and other 200 current calls make the server step by step 
> or use a auto install cd like asterisk now, druid elastix ....? and why?

idontunderstandyourquestionbutithinkcaseandpuctuationmayhelp

If you are asking for an opinion on whether to use an all-in-one package 
or build up from scratch -- it depends.

If you need all the cruft on the disc, install it. It may be a 
"prerequisite" to be supported.

If you don't need all the cruft or support, no. You should do a minimal 
"server" (no X) install. Meaning, de-select everything in the distro. 
Then, build up your installation based on your actual needs.

You will end up with a more efficient and secure system that is easier and 
faster to maintain -- and as a bonus, you will gain an understanding into 
what's actually going on in your box.

Thanks in advance,
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