How to Install Elastix 4 IP PBX and Review on VMware

Elastix 4 IP PBX Installation and Review

Easy tutorial on how to install Elastix 4.0 PBX which includes Asterix, FreePBX, Openfire and HylaFAX on VMware Workstation or VMware Player step by step. We'll also install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) on Elastix 4.0 for better performance and usability. This tutorial also helps for installing Elastix on physical computer or bare metal server.

Elastix 4.0 Installation Steps:

1. Download Elastix 4.0 IP PBX ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools)
5. Elastix 4.0 IP PBX Review

Installing Elastix 4 IP PBX and Review on VMware

What is Elastix IP PBX?

Elastix is a CentOS based Linux distribution that integrates the best tools available for Asterisk-based Private Branch Exchanges (PBX) into a single, easy-to-use interface. It also adds its own set of utilities and allows for the creation of third-party modules to make it an excellent software package available for open source telephony. Elastix is an Open Source Software to establish Unified Communications. Elastix goal is to incorporate all the communication alternatives, available at an enterprise level, into a unique solution. The Elastix functionality is based on open source projects including Asterisk, FreePBX, HylaFAX, Openfire and Postfix. Those packages offer the PBX, fax, instant messaging and email functions.
Elastix Website: http://www.elastix.org/en/
Download Elastix 4.0 ISO: http://www.elastix.com/en/downloads/

Elastix 4 New Features and Improvements

Elastix 4 is based on CentOS 7, which will deliver support for even more hardware and will ensure a long term life and updates of the platform and its components. The interface has been re-designed from scratch, incorporating the latest tendencies in web design: HTML, jQuery, vector graphics and responsive design. With this, Elastix will be easier to use in mobile devices and tablets.

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