Asterisk Phone Systems As A Versatile PBX With Many Extra Functions

| Saturday, May 7, 2011
By Adriana Noton


Being able to communicate effectively in any business environment is essential for the good of the operation. Asterisk phone systems represent an option that can be used for effective communication. It can make all the difference to the efficient running of an office.

A man by the name of Mark Spencer created this software capable of being a telephone private branch exchange, in 1999. The shortened name for this kind of exchange is PBX. The application was named after the asterisk, *, as seen on keyboards.

There are two licenses associated with the release of this particular application. Each is concerned with different aspects. The one covers free software and the other one is for distribution of certain components by licensees.

This product was initially produced to function with one operating system, but later was modified to allow it to work on a number of different types of operating systems. As a result, the application has become appealing to a wider number of users. In addition, the typical PBX functions are supported by it, including voice mail, conference calling and interactive voice response etc.

What it can do over and above these, is to allow users to put in additional functionality as long as they choose a programmable language that is compatible with it. Otherwise, if the languages communicate via the standard streams system or by using a network TCP socket, it is possible. However, there needs to be a suitable interface installed before this is achievable.

In essence, the software basically will convert any typical computer over to become a communications server. As such it can suit large or small businesses alike, governments or even call centers. The software constitutes 18% of the world's market for telephone systems, due to its special features.

In interface that is correct for the set up, must be installed. Which one is chosen, is dependant upon the number of lines that will be involved. Those that have fewer than twelve may opt for analog, ISDN BRI connections. The bigger set ups need to choose from suitable digital interfaces.

The type of computer required to run the software with is reasonably wide ranging. This should, ideally, will act as a server for the system planned. As long as the computer is a modern one the basic hardware requirements are likely to be met.

After deciding on the computer, the programs that are applicable must be installed. There are different ways to set up the Asterisk phone system. The best method is one where it can be regularly updated without the need for complex, hand compiled source codes to be produced.

The configuration for a "voice over internet protocol" and "public switched telephone network" service, must be undertaken once it has been established that the new system is running well. The service obviously must be connected for it to be useful. Some kinds require connections to the endpoint also. This all depends on the particular type of asterisk phone systems that are involved.




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