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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Ah, managing user accounts. That is going to be very challenging. I haven't looked at this too thoroughly yet, but I will need to very soon. We have limited resources, so will be looking at a way to automate anything and everything possible. I'm open to suggestions.<BR>
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In my initial test instance, I have installed ARI, FOP and FreePBX. I have run into permission issues that I need to troubleshoot though. I've also experienced problems getting anywhere with <A HREF="http://www.littlejohnconsulting.com/">http://www.littlejohnconsulting.com/</A>. It seems to be unavailable more than available to date.<BR>
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It also doesn't resolve the mass import issue I will need to get figured out.<BR>
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From: asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com [<A HREF="mailto:asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com">mailto:asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com</A>] On Behalf Of Alexander Lopez<BR>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:44 AM<BR>
To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion<BR>
Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] Dell 1950<BR>
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The 2 Port card may not provide the number of channels you may need to do this. I would bump it up to a four port.<BR>
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I would also look at more HD space. You are fine on RAM memory, if you need to for budget constraints I would be OK with dropping the RAM and upping the Hard Drive Space. 2-4 GB of ram is PLENTY… <BR>
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What are you interfacing with and how (RBS T1, PRI). How are you planning on managing the user accounts? Are you building a web interface. One simple way although it would break the Directory application is to create All the possible mailbox numbers and then create aliases in your email program to route them.<BR>
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VMBox email real email<BR>
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12345 12345@emailgateway bsmith@mail.plymouth.edu<BR>
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Of you could build a Dialplan application that uses LDAP and query the database.<BR>
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I am not sure on your network setup so I can’t really give you specifics only hints…<BR>
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From: asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com [<A HREF="mailto:asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com">mailto:asterisk-users-bounces@lists.digium.com</A>] On Behalf Of Eve-Ellen Cole<BR>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:21 AM<BR>
To: 'Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion'<BR>
Subject: [asterisk-users] Dell 1950<BR>
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I am thinking of going with a Dell PowerEdge 1950 ||| for a new CentOS/Asterisk set up. It will have dual 2.33GHz processors, 16GB memory, two 500GB hard drives (presumably mirrored). I also plan to get a Digium TE220B to go with it. (a non-dell server is not an option, but I am wondering if there is a better one to consider)<BR>
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The system will be a voice mail repository for 4-6,000 students. Each time a voice mail is left, an email notification will be sent to the student. The email notification will provide a web link to direct the student to the voice mail itself.<BR>
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Anything I need to consider changing? I’m interested in any feedback you are willing to provide. Many thanks!<BR>
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