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VoipNow is a cloud communications platform. You can install it on a single computing node and in a virtualized environment. |
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This guide contains instructions on how to install VoipNow on a single computer computing node or upgrade the software deployed on a single computernode. |
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Compatibility
Hardware compatibility list
Before you start the installation, make sure that your hardware is supported by checking the the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).
By using virtualization, you you do not need to worry anymore about the hardware your virtual machine runs on!
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Virtualization
VoipNow is designed to take advantage of server virtualization techniques. Virtualization is at the foundation of cloud services and VoipNow is a software system designed for the cloud.
Therefore, we strongly we strongly recommend to install VoipNow in a virtualized environment. We support VMware vSphere, Parallels Virtuozzo, OpenStack or Citrix XenServer.
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All public cloud services use virtualization. If you use such a cloud service, it's not important what technology is used.
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Operating system
VoipNow is compatible with the Linux distributions:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Update 6 and newer Almalinux 8 (x86_64), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Update and newer
- Rocky Linux 8 (x86_64)CentOS 6.6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (x86_64)
- CentOS 7.1 (x86_64)
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- (subscription required)
Installation
VoipNow can be installed in multiple ways, based on your environment and requirements. You will find all possible options below.
Your own infrastructure
We assume that you have access to your server in one of the following ways:
- direct or remote access to physical machine
- access to a virtualized environment running on a physical machine controlled by a third-party
This usually happens when you are managing you own private cloud.
No operating system installed
Virtualize your server first using one of the recommended virtualization techniques. Once you have virtualized your machine, you can:
- VMware vSphere - Install VoipNow using the the VMware image. or using Command Line Installer
- Parallels Virtuozzo - Install VoipNow using the Virtuozzo templates.using Command Line Installer
- Citrix XenServer - Deploy one of the supported operating systems described above and install VoipNow using the the Command Line Installer.
If you do not want to use virtualization at all, or you use any other bare metal virtualization software, you can use the ISO image. Find out how it's done.
Operating system installed
If the operating system is supported by VoipNow, you must use the the Command Line Installer.
VoipNow Cloud OnDemand
4PSA provides a turnkey cloud solution for customers that do not want to care about the infrastructure, software maintenance or server administration work. 4PSA Cloud OnDemand is available on 6 regions on 3 continents and its reach continues to expand.
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Yes, we provide free evaluation for VoipNow Cloud onDemand Solution! |
Infrastructure as a service
You can use VoipNow in any public cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS, Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure). We We provide an Amazon AMI mostly for demonstration purposes, because VoipNow can be easily packed for any cloud.
- Amazon AWS cloud - The installation is simplified using the the VoipNow Amazon AMI.
- Any other cloud - Install VoipNow using the the Command Line Installer.
Upgrade
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Plan the upgrade
To guarantee the success of a system upgrade, make sure you:
- Review the Release Notes - Make sure that all software improvements are clear. If you need further details, do not hesitate to to ask a question in our monitored GetSatisfaction community.
Test the new version - If you upgrade from an old version, is it's always a good idea to install VoipNow on a test environment and make sure that it works as expected.
- Schedule the upgrade - Because the software upgrade might temporary affect services, it is highly recommended to perform the upgrade outside business hours.
Perform the upgrade
The upgrade process depends on your installation environment.
VMware vSphere
You must execute the VoipNow Command Line Installer or schedule the upgrade from the VoipNow web management interface.
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Virtuozzo
If you installed VoipNow using the Virtuozzo templates and root access to Virtuozzo machine is available, you can upgrade using the Virtuozzo templates. Otherwise, you You must execute the VoipNow Command Line Installer or schedule the upgrade from the VoipNow web management interface.
Citrix XenServer
You must execute the VoipNow VoipNow Command Line Installer or or schedule the upgrade from the VoipNow web management interface.
Any other bare metal or cloud
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You must execute the VoipNow VoipNow Command Line Installer or or schedule the upgrade from the VoipNow web management interface.
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