RobThompsonCaution - VoIP Challenged Alert Premium Member join:2012-02-14 J8G 0C9 |
[PBX] Switching from PBX in a Fask to FreePBX: setup questions...Hello:
I would like to setup FreePBX on a Digital Ocean DropLet.
What I would like to ensure is that I set it up securely.
I will be using it with my home Anveo, CWU, GV & voip.ms accounts for personal use and testing/learning for a possible small office implementation.(10 to 15 users)
Advice, links or thoughts concerning the initial setup on the Droplet would be appreciated.
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nunyaLXI 483 MVM join:2000-12-23 O Fallon, MO |
nunya
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2014-Oct-5 1:43 pm
PIAF already has FreePBX. It's like switching from a GMC Sierra to a Chevy Silverado. |
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RobThompsonCaution - VoIP Challenged Alert Premium Member join:2012-02-14 J8G 0C9 1 edit |
Thanks nunya. But doesn't FreePBX *** NOT *** include PIAF? Would this fact, if true, not provide a better 'asterisk learning vehicle'? As my avatar indicates, I might be confused... |
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PIAF includes FreePBX.
FreePBX does not include PIAF.
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[FreePBX is a registered trademark of Schmooze Com, Inc.] |
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RobThompsonCaution - VoIP Challenged Alert Premium Member join:2012-02-14 J8G 0C9 |
Maybe I should be asking this:
On a Digital Ocean Droplet, which PBX software would provide the best PBX-Cloud learning experience?
Thank you. |
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RonR join:2003-10-10 Ash Flat, AR |
RonR
Member
2014-Oct-5 4:09 pm
PIAF is simply FreePBX with some extra features tacked on. I find those extra feature beneficial and desirable. As far as core Asterisk operation is concerned, there's no real difference. |
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RobThompsonCaution - VoIP Challenged Alert Premium Member join:2012-02-14 J8G 0C9 |
Thanks RonR. So, would be installing straight Asterisk be the way to go? |
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RonR join:2003-10-10 Ash Flat, AR |
RonR
Member
2014-Oct-5 5:35 pm
Straight Asterisk has no GUI interface for configuration. All configuration must be done by knowing what files to edit and what lines to add/change in them. There are also features implemented in FreePBX/PIAF that you would have to design and code yourself if you want them.
I highly recommend installing PIAF. I started out with the intention of doing everything myself in raw Asterisk, but after a couple of weeks decided I was unnecessarily re-inventing the wheel. Configuring PIAF is very easy through the included FreePBX GUI. |
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maziloFrom Mazilo Premium Member join:2002-05-30 Lilburn, GA
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said by nunya:It's like switching from a GMC Sierra to a Chevy Silverado. I don't know much about what is a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado. Do they have FXO ports? |
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said by mazilo:I don't know much about what is a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado. Do they have FXO ports? Sure. They connect to the phone line via Bluetooth and your cell phone, using the car's mic and stereo system for the voice path. |
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said by RobThompson:Thanks nunya.
But doesn't FreePBX *** NOT *** include PIAF?
Would this fact, if true, not provide a better 'asterisk learning vehicle'?
As my avatar indicates, I might be confused... If you install the latest release of Incredible PBX for CentOS or Incredible PBX for Ubuntu, neither includes PBX in a Flash. They both are pure Asterisk 11 and FreePBX 2.11 with IPtables firewall security enabled with a WhiteList. This sounds like the learning platform you are after and works great on Digital Ocean with their prebuilt CentOS 6.5 or Ubuntu 14 droplets. |
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RobThompsonCaution - VoIP Challenged Alert Premium Member join:2012-02-14 J8G 0C9 |
Thanks AllThumbs. |
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maziloFrom Mazilo Premium Member join:2002-05-30 Lilburn, GA |
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said by Stewart:said by mazilo:I don't know much about what is a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado. Do they have FXO ports? Sure. They connect to the phone line via Bluetooth and your cell phone, using the car's mic and stereo system for the voice path. So, no FXO port? |
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