In this tutorial we'll learn how to install AsteriskNOW FreePBX 6.12 and initial configuration setup on VMware Workstation or VMware Player step by step. We'll also install VMware Tools on AsteriskNow for better performance and usability.
What is AsteriskNOW?
AsteriskNOW is a software appliance, a customized Linux distribution that includes Asterisk, the AsteriskGUI, and all other software needed for an Asterisk system. Asterisk can now be easily configured with a graphical interface. AsteriskNOW is based on CentOS Linux.Install Asterisk and start building custom telephony applications with AsteriskNOW. It's a complete Linux distribution with Asterisk, the DAHDI driver framework, and, the FreePBX administrative GUI. Much of the complexity of Asterisk and Linux is handled by the installer, the yum package management utility.
Asterisk Website: http://www.asterisk.org/
Download AsteriskNow: http://www.asterisk.org/downloads/asterisknow
What is VMware Workstation?
VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation
What is VMware Player?
VMware Workstation Player, formerly VMware Player, is a virtualization software package for x64 computers running Windows or Linux. It is free to personal use. VMware Player can run existing virtual appliances and create its own virtual machines. It uses the same virtualization core as VMware Workstation.VMware Player website: https://www.vmware.com/products/player
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