May 20, 2010, 5:16 pm
So in my previous post, I wrote about how useful ODBC is to Asterisk and I showed how to install it. Now we will explore how we can use it within Asterisk.
First we’ll quickly talk about cdr_odbc. This allows us to store our CDR data directly to a database. Most people are probably going to be using MySQL. And you probably thought that you had to install the Asterisk-Addons to be able to use MySQL (Due to licensing concerns.) Well, not anymore. Not with ODBC. Continue reading ‘Using ODBC with Asterisk – cdr_odbc’ »
May 19, 2010, 12:38 am
This is my updated installation guide. This approach will be alot different than my previous installation guide. What’s different? For one, I’m using the latest and greatest Asterisk version: 1.6.2.7. This will be the leanest, meanest install yet.
I’ll be exploring the different applications and functions available within Asterisk, and my favoriate approach to using Asterisk.
Continue reading ‘Asterisk – Leaner is Meaner!’ »
May 19, 2010, 12:06 am
I love driving Asterisk with a database. It makes configuring Asterisk on the fly so much easier, and makes for easier development that interfaces with Asterisk in some form.
What is ODBC? ODBC is an Open Database Connector. When talking about ODBC, I’m talking about UnixODBC – obviously. 
In lame men’s terms, ODBC is a connector that allows me to connect to many different database interfaces. It can be MYSQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and so on. I configure my database types in one file, and configure the databases (with logins) in another file. Then I can much more easily connect to my database from my application. Continue reading ‘Sweethearts : Asterisk and ODBC’ »
May 14, 2010, 4:47 pm
For my second edition of weird stuff, I’ll show you how to make an awesome tuna salad sandwich. You may have seen this recipe somewhere else, but you saw it here first.
Continue reading ‘Tuna Salad Sandwich w/ Hidden Valley!’ »
