FreePBX Asterisk VoIP PBX Server Administration Step by Step

UPDATED! Learn FreePBX 17 VoIP Server Configurations, Deployment with Course Project Practical Examples and Use Cases.

Created byNuman Khan

Last updated 9/2024

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What you'll learn

Build the complete VoIP PBX system using open source platform.
Explore exciting career in Telecom Industry.
Feel more confident in managing FreePBX Telephony Server.
Offers Open Source IP Telephony services & solutions to your customers.

Course content

9 sections • 74 lectures • 4h 2m total length

Course Welcome4:31
Welcome message to the course participants by the instructor.
Course Introduction3:25
FreePBX introduction and course roadmap.
Instructor Message2:48
Instructor message about the course.
FreePBX Components2:42
In this lecture, You will learn about the components of FreePBX.
SIP - Session Initiation Protocol - Basic Details3:36
In this video, I will train you on VoIP & Traditional telephony. All the related protocols and concepts.
Analog PSTN - FXO FXS Basic Details5:12
We will learn about traditional telephony trunk interfaces i.e FXO & FXS and will show you the required hardware to connect the telephone lines into the FreePBX server.
Digital PSTN: T1/E1 Circuits PRI - BRI.2:38
In this lecutre, You will learn basic details and information about digital PSTN - T1/E1 circuits and the hardware use to connect the T1/E1 into the FreePBX.
Telephony Fundamentals

***NEW*** Download & Installation of FreePBX 16.7:38
In this lecture, you will learn to download and install FreePBX 16 and prepare the lab for the rest of the course.
***NEW*** Post Installation FreePBX 16.7:42
In this lecture, you will explore the first look of FreePBX 16 after installation.
*** Archived***Download FreePBX 14.0:56
In this Lecture, You will learn to download the latest version of FreePBX 14 from its official website.
***Archived*** FreePBX 14 Installation from Distro ISO.3:43
In this lecture, You will learn to install the FreePBX 14 from its distro ISO Image on Virtual box machine.
Post Installation - Login to FPBX GUI & Registering Your FPBX2:55
In this lecture, I will show you to perform the initial setup on FreePBX 14 and activate the FreePBX server to be able to use the official Sangoma Support and Commercial modules installation.
Configuring Asterisk SIP Setting in FPBX 14.1:35
In this lecture, I will show you to perform the general Asterisk SIP setting in FreePBX 14.
Setting Static IP & Configure DNS in FPBX 14.1:37
You will learn to set up the, DNS, Static IP address Network Interface and Hostname in FreePBX 14.
Setting up Email for FPBX Alerts & Notifications.1:00
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the email alert & notification in FreePBX 14 that will be triggered in case if any crash or intrusion detection happen.
Setting the Time Zone.0:57
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the time zone setting in FreePBX 14. This is mandatory for CDR - Call Detail Report to show you accurate report.
Setting a Hard Drive Failure / Fill-Up Notification E-Mail Address0:46
In this lecture, you will learn to setup an email alert to monitor your FreePBX 14 storage. In situation where your hard drive disk is full or have abnormal disk functioning. The FreePBX 14 will trigger an email alert to you.
Module Review & Conclusion.1:09
In this lecture, We will have quick review of Module 3 topics.
Quiz 2

SIP Extensions List for the Phone System.0:06
Listing the extensions that we will create in our FreePBX.
Creating PJSIP Extensions in FreePBX 14.3:15
You will learn to create PJSIP extensions in this video lecture.
Download Soft Phone SIP Client - Zoiper & Xlite.1:05
After the extensions are successfully created. Next these extension needs to be assigned to the end point devices that include desk phones and soft phone. We will use Digium and Yealink for desk phones. Zoiper and Xlite for the soft phone. These configurations remain same for any SIP device available in market.
Configuring Soft Phone SIP Clients - Zoiper & Xlite.2:28
In this lecture, You will learn to configure & assign the PJSIP extension to the soft phone SIP client i.e Zoiper & Xlite and will make your first test call.
IP Desk Phones Set up Approach.6:19
In this lecture, You will learn the bases of IP Desk Phone and various configurations method available.
Get Familiar with IP Desk Phones.2:57
IP Desk Phone Overview.
Configuring Desk Phone Yealink T19P.1:40
In this lecture, You will learn to configure the Yealink T19P Phone. This procedure applies to the most of the IP Phones available as of today.
Configuring Digium D70 Desk Phone.1:34
In this lecture, You will learn to configure Digium D70 IP Phone using web GUI. This method is generic and applies on most of the IP Phones these days.
Testing Internal Calls Between SIP Extensions.1:30
In this lecture, I will demonstrate you the internal calls between the extensions that we created like call from Zoiper softphone to the Yealink Desk Phone and vice versa.
Configuring Polycom IP Phones.7:43
In this lecture, you will learn to configure the Polycom IP Desk Phone using its web interface with FreePBX.
Configuring DAHDI - PSTN Channel4:45
In this lecture, You will learn the configurations related to PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network) using DAHDI Channel driver in FreePBX for both analog & digtial.
Adding Analog FXS Extension.1:59
in this lecture, You will learn to create the analog FXS extension. The FXS extension use the DAHDI channel driver.
Testing Internal Calls Between Analog FXS & SIP Extensions.1:10
In this lecture, We will perform the FXS extension testing. We will call from Zoiper soft phone to our FXS analog extension.
Module Review & Conclusion.0:33
Quick Recap of Module 4.
Quiz 3

Available Trunk Types in FreePBX.2:42
Once your phones are working internally. Its time to go for outside connectivity. In this lecture, I will show you the trunk outside connectivity with FreePBX.
Dial Patterns5:25
In this lecture, You will learn about Dial Pattern. Dial Pattern allow us to control Outbound/Inbound routes.
Analog POTS - FXO Trunk - DAHDI2:18
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the DAHDI PSTN FXO trunk set up.
Outbound Routes - FXO Trunk2:30
In this lecture, We will setup the outbound route for FXO trunk.
Inbound Routes - FXO Trunk1:31
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the inbound route for FXO trunk.
T1/E1 Digital ISDN PRI Trunk.5:18
In this lecture, You learn to configure and setup the T1/E1 Digital PSTN hardware in FreePBX.
SIP Trunk6:31
In this lecture, You will learn about SIP as protocol and trunking details between two FreePBX in different locations.
SIP Trunk - Outbound Route.2:01
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the outbound route for the SIP trunk created between two FreePBX servers that are located on two different sites.
SIP Trunk - Inbound Route.1:34
In this lecture, You will learn to setup the inbound route for the SIP trunk created between two FreePBX servers that are located on two different sites.
Testing SIP Trunk Dialing Between Locations.1:25
In this lecture, You will test the sip trunking between two FreePBX servers by dialing internal DIDs.
Restricting Dialing Access - Local & Long Distance.5:19
In this lecture, You will learn to restrict the user's extensions from dialing local or long distance calls.
Module 5 Review & Conclusion.0:47
Quick Recap of Module 5.

Enable Voicemail & Voicemail to Email.4:38
in this lecture, You will learn to add Voicemail feature to you extension and setup your voicemail box.
Follow Me Extension Settings.1:21
In this lecture, You will learn to configure the Find Me/Follow Me feature of FreePBX.
Opening & Closing Business Hours - Time Conditions.3:04
You will learn to configure the working & non-working hours of your business in FreePBX.
System Recording & Uploading Audio Prompts2:21
You will learn to upload the correct audio format of voice prompts into the FreePBX.
Creating Audio Announcement.2:03
In this lecture, You will learn to create the announcement in FreePBX.
Ring Group1:21
Creating Extensions Ring Groups.
Creating IVR - Interactive Voice Response in FreePBX.4:07
Creating IVR - Interactive Voice Response - in FreePBX.
Putting it all together.2:10
In this lecture, We will test our complete Inbound Call Flow like Time Conditions, Non-Working Hours Announcement and Ring Group by using the IVR.
FreePBX Paging & Intercom8:09
In this lecture, You will learn to use the Paging & Intercom feature of FreePBX.
Call Parking in FreePBX.9:08
In this lecture, You will learn to use the Call Parking feature of the FreePBX.
Module 6 Review & Conclusion.0:54
Quick Recap of Module 6.

FreePBX Features Codes.1:39
FreePBX Features Codes & Extensions Printing List.
FreePBX Users & Groups Management4:36
Users Management in FreePBX.
User Control Panel - UCP3:24
UCP - Users Control Panel.
Activating Call Recording.2:20
In this lecture, You will learn to enable the call recording features in FreePBX in various ways.
CDR - Call Detail Report & Call Recording.2:33
CDR - Call Details Report is the FreePBX reporting statistics that help you to analyze the PBX usage and simple billing usage.
CEL Report - Channel Event Logging -2:28
CEL - Call Events Logging - The advance form of CDR where call records are traced based on call events. Its used for complex billing.
FreePBX Backup & Restore.2:06
In this lecture, You will be able to perform the Backup and Restore features in FreePBX.
FreePBX Updates1:52
in this lecture, You will be able to perform the updates on FreePBX.
Asterisk Info1:29
In case you have good experience on Asterisk CLI - then FreePBX offers you to have a Asterisk info report that help you to analyze your Asterisk server using CLI commands.
FreePBX Common Troubleshooting FAQ & Documentation.4:59
In this lecture, We will see some of most common troubleshooting FAQ and some great tips and tricks.
Final Lecture - Course Conclusion.1:00
This is the final and course conclusion lecture by the Instructor.
Useful Links & Resources - BONUS LECTURE0:12
FreePBX official Wiki.
Asterisk and FreePBX Deployment Questionnaire. BONUS LECTURE0:04
Detail deployment guideline for Asterisk FreePBX in production.

Requirements

Basic Computer Networking Knowledge.
Basic Telephony Knowledge but not mandatory as Course covers all basic knowledge.

Description

Do you need a cost-effective phone system for business?
Are you tired of paying the licensing costs to the proprietary phone system?
Do you want to expand your business and require a phone system but legacy systems don't allow you?
You are interested to learn asterisk but like to avoid the command line and Linux shell at the start?

FreePBX: Your Open-Source Gateway to Powerful Telephony

As the world's leading open-source IP telephony software, FreePBX, powered by Asterisk 21, offers a robust and flexible solution for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a beginner, a small-to-medium enterprise, or a solution provider looking to offer telephony services, this course provides a comprehensive introduction.

No technical background is required. Starting with fundamental telephony concepts and terminology, this course is accessible to anyone, regardless of prior experience.

Hands-on learning with real-world scenarios. Through practical projects, you'll gain valuable experience applying your knowledge to real-world situations.

Avoid vendor lock-in and costly proprietary systems. With FreePBX, you can enjoy the benefits of open-source software, including reduced costs, greater flexibility, and the ability to customize your system to meet your specific needs.

Enhance productivity and improve customer engagement. By consolidating multiple tools and platforms into a single system, you can streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide exceptional customer service.

Stay up-to-date with the latest features. This course covers the latest releases of FreePBX, including versions 16 and 17.

Who this course is for:

This FreePBX IP telephony course is meant for newbies that needs a phone system in theirs offices or homes. No phone system knowledge or experience is required. The telecom or computer networking professionals that needs to gain knowledge on VoIP and phone system.

FreePBX Asterisk VoIP PBX Server Administration Step by Step

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Introduction & Telephony Fundamentals - Module 17 lectures • 25min

Network Requirements for the VoIP.2 lectures • 12min

Course Project - Module 22 lectures • 5min

****NEW*** FreePBX 17 - Latest Version.2 lectures • 28min

FreePBX Installation & Initial Setup - Module 311 lectures • 30min

Setting up FreePBX Phone System - Module 414 lectures • 37min

Connecting FreePBX to the Outside World - Module 512 lectures • 37min

Adding Features to FreePBX - Module 611 lectures • 39min

FreePBX Operation & Maintenance Module 713 lectures • 29min

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