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For all new installations, we strongly recommend the  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 .x or CentOS AlmaLinux 8 .x running on 64 bit. Before proceeding with the VoipNow's installation of VoipNow on a new server:

  • Make sure you have reviewed the Release Notes, as they always contain important advice regarding the upgrade.
  • Check if the date and time on that server are correct. Using a NTP service to keep the clock synchronized is required.

Download and run the installer

To install VoipNow:

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Download the installer

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repository on your server by executing the command below

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:

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curl

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https://www.4psa.com/software/

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zen.release-2022.2 -o /etc/yum.repos.d/zen.repo

The installer is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, AlmaLinux 8 and Rocky Linux 8. Starting with version 5.6.0, VoipNow  will not run on other Linux distributions.

Install the installer package:

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dnf -y install voipnow-installer

Run the installer

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by executing the following command.

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/usr/bin/voipnowinstaller

This script can upgrade from VoipNow 5.x versions.

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Wait patiently as the installer downloads all the packages from the repository, installs them, and configures the system.

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If you're upgrading to VoipNow 5.x from VoipNow 4.1.3 or a previous version, please run the database upgrader as specified in the Release Notes.

 Also note that you need to perform the upgrade in sequence. First, you need to upgrade to  VoipNow 5.5.5 and only next to the latest release. Please consult with our Professional Services team for further upgrade instructions or help. 

Before you start

Make sure that you understand the implications of the upgrade.

  • Your hardware configuration must meet the hardware requirements of the newer version, if these have changed. Check them out before initiating the upgrade process.
  • 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.

Download and run the installer

To upgrade VoipNow:

Log in to your server as root using SSH from any client operating system.

Download the

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VoipNow installer repository (please use the one from the release you are trying to install) on your server by executing the command below.

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curl

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https://www.4psa.com/software/

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zen.release-2022.2 -o /etc/yum.repos.d/zen.repo

The installer is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, AlmaLinux 8 and Rocky Linux 8. Starting with version 5.6.0, VoipNow  will not run on other Linux distributions.

Update the installer package:

Shell
dnf -y install voipnow-installer

Run the installer

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by executing the following command.

Shell

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/usr/bin/voipnowinstaller

This script can upgrade from VoipNow 5.x versions.

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