AsteriskNOW

Install Asterisk and start building custom telephony applications with AsteriskNOW. AsteriskNOW installs a complete Linux distribution, Asterisk, the DAHDi driver framework, and your choice of the FreePBX administrative GUI, the AsteriskGUI or no GUI at all.

AsteriskNOW makes it easy to create custom telephony solutions by automatically installing the "plumbing". Much of the complexity of Asterisk and Linux is handled by the installer and the administrative GUI. Application developers and intergrators can concentrate on building their solution.

Among the many applications you can create with AsteriskNOW are:

VoIP Gateway IVR Server
Skype Gateway Voicemail System
IP PBX Call Recorder
Call Center ACD Fax Server
Conference Bridge Speech Server

AsteriskNOW users have two options for support. There is an active community of AsteriskNOW users, integrators and developers who provide community support on the AsteriskNOW forums and mailing list.

Digium offers commercial support subscriptions for AsteriskNOW. If your application requires direct manufacturer support, check out the subscriptions page.

Features And Functions


* Quick and easy installation. Typically installs in 15 minutes or less.

* Requires no in-depth knowledge of Linux. Safe for Mac and Windows users.

* Web-based configuration interface makes most management tasks point-and-click.

* Build data-driven applications with integrated support for ODBC and HTTPS

* Wizard-driven configuration of VoIP connections makes it simple to connect.

* Install pre-built, packaged applications using the Application Manager.

* Automatic detection and configuration of Digium analog and digitial telephony hardware.


* Sound Manager makes it easy to create, install and manage system prompts and recordings

* Dialplan and AEL script editor with syntax highlighting and validation simplifies development.


* Log and Call Detail Record (CDR) viewer gives instant access to system activity.

* Integrated help text for applications, functions, CLI, AGI and AMI commands.


* Realtime monitoring and debugging console helps simplify the development process.