Learn how to install FreePBX 15 on VirtualBox 6.1 in a few simple steps
Introduction
In this video you will learn how to install FREEPBX 15 as a virtual machine on Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1. FreePBX is a widely used open source phone system that can be used to deploy multiple phone extensions in a multi office environment. It a is web based system that is built on the ASTERISK system that is FREE! to download and use. As an open source system it comes with no limitations on features and functions such as the number of extensions that you can create, number of users users, queues, trunks, IVR’s and more.
FREEPBX also comes with enterprise features such as Calling Queues, Conference bridge, Ring groups, Wake up calls, Announcements, Calendar with third-party integration, Secure communications, Voicemail blasting, Video calling support, Follow me / find me calling, Text to speech, Fax–to–email and alot more! Unlike many open source solutions, FREEPBX is a secure system that is developed, tested and maintained by the SANGOMA QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DEVELOPMENT teams. It is also a customizable system that can be installed on almost any bare metal or virtual platform.
Requirements
The following is a list of items needed to complete the installation successfully:
1) A computer with atleast 4GB RAM, a dual core processor and 50GB of free disk space
2) An SSH client such as Putty or the Terminal app for macOS
3) Oracle VM VirtualBox 6.1 or any newer version
4) A stable internet connection
5) Virtualization technology enabled in the system bios.
Overview
The following is an overview of the steps covered in this tutorial:
1) Download the FreePBX disk image file
2) Open VirtualBox and create a new virtual machine
3) Attach the FreePBX disk image file and start the virtual machine
4) Restart the virtual machine and complete the post installation setup
5) Conclusion.