Command Line Installer

This page contains instructions on how to install or upgrade VoipNow in the operating system command line.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

• You have root access to the server via SSH
• The server is running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, AlmaLinux 8, or Rocky Linux 8 (64-bit)
• You have reviewed the Release Notes, as they always contain important advice
• The date and time on the server are correct. Using an NTP service to keep the clock synchronized is required.

Installation

Download the installer repository on your server:

curl https://repo.4psa.com/voipnow-installer -o /etc/yum.repos.d/voipnow.repo

Install the installer package:

dnf -y install voipnow-installer

Run the installer:

voipnowinstaller

Upgrade

Before You Start

Make sure that you understand the implications of the upgrade:

• During a software upgrade process, all phone calls might be dropped. Consequently, it is recommended that you perform such upgrades outside business hours.
• The upgrade might take several minutes, especially on systems with large databases. DO NOT interrupt the VoipNow installer by pressing CTRL-C or rebooting the system, as your upgrade might become inconsistent!
• The upgrade process will take longer if there are many call history records in the database.

Upgrading from VoipNow 4.x

Please consult with our Professional Services team for upgrade instructions or help in this case.

Download and Run the Installer

Download the VoipNow installer repository (use the one from the release you are trying to install):

curl https://repo.4psa.com/voipnow-installer -o /etc/yum.repos.d/voipnow.repo

Update the installer package:

dnf -y install voipnow-installer

Run the installer:

voipnowinstaller