Install your 3CX PBS Questions with complete solutions 2023

Install your 3CX PBS Questions with complete solutions 2023 Prerequisites: OS's Linux Debian 9 (amd64 architecture) Install on existing installation Download the 3CX ISO Link: debian-linux-pbx/ OR Raspberry Pi Raspbian (Up to 8SC) OR Microsoft Windows 10 OS 64 bit (Pro or Enterprise) OR Microsoft Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 Preferred: Windows Server 2016 Prerequisites: Windows OS's Full WIndows Update required: .Net 4.6.1 Compatible Browser Chrome, Edge, Firefox (not IE) Free from 3rd Party Software like NO Exchange NO MS SQL NO DNS NO VPN Using AntiVirus? Add exclusions for 3CX folders and network traffic Prerequisites: Linux OS Linux OS dedicated to 3CX No other software installed Free from 3rd party software like NO DNS NO VPN Prerequisites: Running as a local VM Tested Hypervisor Platforms: Microsoft Hyper V (>2008 R2) VMware ESXi (>5.0) KVM Citrix XenServer (>7.0) Linux Installation Guidelines Use 3CX ISO on Bare Metal Local Hypervisors Use PBXexpress for Amazon AWS (EC2) Amazon Lightsail Google Cloud Microsoft Azure OVH Openstack API v2 (Nova) Use apt-get on other cloud Provider Prerequisites: Hardware Bare Metal or VM or Cloud Provider Minimum Resource Requirements: hardware-specifications-for-3cx/ Resources depends on use case Extension Count- Memory Call Recording- HDD Size and Speed VoIP Provider- Memory (Audio Proxy) Prerequisites: Networking(LAN) Fundamental Network Knowledge Required RFC compliant internal network: Allows HTTP access to PBX SIP communication with IP Address of PBX Simplicity beats Over Engineering: 1 Network Interface 1 IP Address Disable Unused Adapters Wired Network Connection Prerequisites: Networking(WAN) Configurable Firewall Knowledge on how to configure your own Firewall Internet Access Static IP brings many benefits No HTTPS Proxy No SSL Deep Inspection Allow Outbound Traffic Activation: Updates: WebMeeting: Prerequisites: A Key All Installs require a license key 3 Types of Licenses Standard (3CX FQDN and SMTP only) Pro (Queues, Bridges , Reports, CRM, Hotel) Enterprise (Advanced Recording Control, Customisation of Phone logo, Standby Licence, Failover) Installing: License Key Enter License Key Don't have a key? Get one for free: External FQDN: Part 1 Can I install just on IP addresses? No, Certificates work on FQDNs not IPs Why not Self Signed? Reduction of Administrative Overhead InBuilt Trust to Endpoints Browsers IP Phones Security Read: External FQDN: Part 2 Static vs Dynamic IPs Availability & Reachability DNS 3CX Domain Service + Free public FQDN + Free trusted SSL certificate + Support for Dynamic IPs 3CX Domain Use "I need a 3CX FQDN" Enter "Hostname" for installation (e.g. enter only demoinstall) Select 3CX Suffix* (Separated into Regions) PBX Ports (Free Port Choice) Web Server HTTP - Default 5000 (Only Local LAN - Based on RFC) HTTPS - Default 5001 (Local LAN and WAN) SIP Server - Default 5060 Tunnel - Default 5090 * Ports only configurable during installation Internal IP or FQDN If Managed Network Create A Record Point to Local LAN IP of PBX Select "Enter your local FQDN" Enter A Record in the PBXconfigTool If Unmanaged Network (Router is DNS and DHCP) Select "Local IP" Internal FQDN or IP? When to use Internal FQDN? Allows Split DNS Setups (Own Domain Required) Allows Failover Setup Prerequisites: Configurable internal DNS Server Configurable internal DHCP Server Nothing to Manage? (Router Based Network) Install on Local LAN IP