How to Install Wazo on Alpine Linux Latest

Wazo is a communication platform software that allows you to create and manage phone calls, conferencing, and messaging. Wazo is open-source software, and you can download it from their official website Wazo Official Website.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Wazo on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running with Alpine Linux Latest.
• Root account credentials.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing any package or software, it is recommended that you update your system to have the latest software updates using the command below.

apk update && apk upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Wazo requires some dependencies to run, including PostgreSQL 9.5, RabbitMQ, FreeSWITCH, and Redis. Run the following command to install the dependencies.

apk add \
  curl \
  postgresql@edgepostgresql-client \
  postgresql-contrib@edgepostgresql \
  rabbitmq-server \
  redis@edgecommunity \
  freeswitch \
  freeswitch-mod-shout \
  freeswitch-mod-shout-dbg \
  freeswitch-mod-cdr-csv \
  freeswitch-mod-event-socket \
  freeswitch-mod-json-cdr \
  freeswitch-mod-sofia \
  freeswitch-mod-sndfile \
  freeswitch-sounds-en-us-callie

Step 3: Install Wazo

Once you have installed all the necessary dependencies, you can install Wazo using the following commands.

echo "@wazo https://packages.wazo.community/alpine/v$VERSION/community" >> /etc/apk/repositories
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wazo-platform/wazo-dev/master/install-wazo.sh -O -L
chmod +x install-wazo.sh
./install-wazo.sh

Make sure to replace $VERSION with the Alpine version that you are currently using.

Step 4: Start Wazo Services

Once the installation is complete, start the Wazo services using the following command.

systemctl start wazo-all

Wazo will start all the necessary services required to run the platform, including PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and FreeSWITCH.

Step 5: Access the Wazo Dashboard

Once all the services are up and running, you can access the Wazo dashboard by entering the following URL in your web browser.

http://<server-ip>:9480

Log in with your admin credentials and start using Wazo.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Wazo on Alpine Linux Latest. Wazo is a highly customizable and versatile communication platform software that can be used in any environment.

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