Re: [asterisk-users] Asterisk concurrent calls count

2008-05-18 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 02:25 PM 5/18/2008, Tzafrir Cohen wrote: Please suggest a test environment IMHO, it is definitely NOT EASY to come up with a standardized test without some standardized network configurations and standardized load generation tools. It is even harder when a non-standard or niche application

Re: [asterisk-users] Asterisk concurrent calls count

2008-05-17 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
Al, Randy, (and others): What Al calls one very weak area for Asterisk is IMHO a difference in market perceptions. Asterisk is positioned for CPE - PBX - Appliance market which needs feature-rich appeal and mass-market focus. Using asterisk for large scale does not mean that I have used it as

Re: [asterisk-users] Asterisk concurrent calls count

2008-05-17 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 11:44 AM 5/16/2008, you wrote: Yes, you could probably add 2 or 3 or 10 or 15 to the number of calls that a particular machine could handle, but from a support perspective, it doesn't matter how many the machine could theoretically handle, it matters how many it could handle in the particular

Re: [asterisk-users] RTP and Sip Provider

2008-05-03 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
HI, In sip.conf you need only the call SETUP ip address. The RTP may come from anywhere . It is NOT assured that it is just another port on the same IP address. Therefore, be careful you do not block the RTP port ranges in a firewall. Google voip-info for more information about RTP port

Re: [asterisk-users] New generic sounds

2008-05-02 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
Suggested General Recording Phrases: This number is . . . restricted by customer request . . . For call screening that allow customer to setup restrictions on selected inbound calls. ALERT ! . . . For preface to emergency notifications like reverse-911 This is

Re: [asterisk-users] Asterisk for larg

2008-04-25 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
Hmmm, IMHO this is a fundamental SIP architecture issue. To meet my understanding of distribution, this would required a proxy function before the call answer() on the Asterisk. If , in an ideal world, this proxy function were to be in the path before answer(), the proxy would need added

Re: [asterisk-users] need examples of asterisk and mysql integration

2008-04-23 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 02:58 PM 4/23/2008, you wrote: Re performance hit. I actually re-wrote one of my frequently used AGI in C and even set the STICKEY-BIT to avoid reloading the static text portions. I noticed slightly lower disk activity level (but the perl file was probably in memory cache too). So keeping

Re: [asterisk-users] Can I roll my own E911?

2008-04-22 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 01:17 PM 4/22/2008, you wrote: My question would be - is this actually compliant with the FCC E911 regulations applicable to VoIP providers? IMHO and EXPERIENCE before FCC, this arrangement is NOT compliant Reason: multiple subscribers using the same number neither number nor

Re: [asterisk-users] Can I roll my own E911?

2008-04-22 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
Yes, if you have signed waivers, you may operate without fear of FCC. Just be sure to have physical paper in a file somewhere for each client in the event of an audit. And, this will also satisfy you legal advisors to avoid liability in lawsuit by a consumer towards you for any crazy

Re: [asterisk-users] need examples of asterisk and mysql integration

2008-04-22 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
Hi, I suggest you look at writing a PERL agi program to handle all of the MYSQL / DB access and just pass variables between your CONTEXT/dialplan. I have done a lot of these things. You can get PERL examples for DBI and use one of provided agi scripts as a prototype. ..mike.. At 04:13 PM

Re: [asterisk-users] do cards just instantly go bad

2008-04-14 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 12:52 PM 4/14/2008, Jerry Geis wrote: Hi - Been using a TE205P for a number of months - no issues. Today I was talking to someone and I heard click No more phone service. I still have data service on this T1 line. (partial phone) zttool reports the SPAN as OK. calls are not coming in or

Re: [asterisk-users] Is Asterisk really good??

2008-04-14 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
-Original Message- I'd be interested in sections like Rolling out a new server or How we maintain all the little configuration files without losing our sanity. Hi, I will contribute my 2-cents on how I maintained consistency on a large application with 64 + Asterisks that all

Re: [asterisk-users] E911 Recommendations?

2008-04-14 Thread Mike Trest - On Travel
At 03:05 PM 4/14/2008, Doug wrote: Anybody have recommendations for a reliable, good valued, E911 provider? In my experience, the most reliable service for me has always been associated with commercial PSTN number providers. When it comes to consumer line service, you want E911 to always