[asterisk-users] Best Practice Advice?

[Darrick Hartman]

Gabriel - IP Guys wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
>  
> 
> I have a asterisk setup that is currently running on version 1.4.15 – I 
> wish to upgrade or migrate this instance to the current asterisk stable, 
>  1.6.0.6. It is my intention to build a FC8 box, then install asterisk 
> from source, and begin to migrate over the configuration. The thing is, 
> this sounds so simple in my head, and I’ve had enough issues with 
> asterisk, to know that life isn’t simple!
> 
>  
> 
> What I plan to do, is to copy the old configuration over to a box 
> running FC8 – and then compile and run asterisk 1.4.15 – and gradually 
> upgrade it, until I reach 1.6.0.6 – Any input on this matter will be 
> appreciated. Thank you

You might reconsider Fedora8.  It's support life is gotta be nearing the 
end.

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/LifeCycle

CentOS is generally a better choice for something you want to have in 
service for any length of time.

Darrick