[asterisk-users] Here is Step by Step Example of Asterisk PBX System Install and configuration

[Steve Edwards]

On Fri, 17 Apr 2009, Jimmy Ezell wrote:

> Our small company is replacing Cisco CallManager with Asterisk (because 
> we are tired of sending them money) and I am documenting the process as 
> I go on my blog.  I am trying to make the notes as easy as possible in 
> hopes that I can ease someone else's pain.  Here is the link:

http://qvlweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/asterisk-pbx-system-install-02-os.html

What I would have done differently...

I would have started with CentOS 5.3. (As I recall, you need to enable 
extra repos if you want PHP5 or MySQL5 on 4.x.) You only need the first CD 
for a minimal server install.

I would have done a text install. It's not as pretty, but it seems 
"quicker" to me.

I would have created the disk partitions as ext3. I'm not a fan of LVM. It 
always seems to get in my way if I need to move a drive to another server 
or do some sort of recovery.

I would have enabled the firewall and I look forward to what you plan to 
do to enhance security. A hacked telephony server (particularly if you 
have TDM interfaces) can run up a rather nasty phone bill. At least with 
VOIP you have the option of "pay as you go" so your exposure is limited.

I would do a minimal install -- deselect everything. After the host is up, 
I run a script to install only the packages I need/want/expect to be 
there.

http://qvlweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/asterisk-pbx-system-install-03-software.html

"sybolic" is spelled "symbolic."

"SMP" stands for "symmetric multiprocessing."

http://qvlweb.blogspot.com/2009/04/asterisk-pbx-system-install-04-pbx-test.html

"I like to use vi because it is a common editor" should be "I suffer with 
vi because I never learned to use a real editor like emacs" --- ducking 
quickly :)

Thanks in advance,
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