Installing Kazoo on Arch Linux

Kazoo is a powerful open-source unified communications platform that can be easily installed on many Linux distributions, including Arch Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Kazoo on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, please ensure that you have the following:

  • A running Arch Linux system with a user account with sudo privileges.
  • You have a stable internet connection.

Step 1 - System Update

It is recommended to update your system packages before installing any new software. Run the following command to update your Arch Linux system:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

Kazoo has several dependencies that need to be installed on your system. Use the below command to install them using the pacman package manager.

sudo pacman -S git \
    erlang

Step 3 - Clone Kazoo Repository

Clone Kazoo repository from Github on your system using below command.

sudo git clone https://github.com/2600hz/kazoo.git /opt/kazoo

Step 4 - Setup Kazoo

Next, move to the Kazoo directory and run the make setup command.

cd /opt/kazoo
sudo make setup

This command will install Erlang libraries and Kazoo dependencies.

Step 5 - Configuration

Kazoo requires some configuration before running. Copy the sample configuration file using the following command.

sudo cp /opt/kazoo/applications/kazoo/cfg/kazoo-config-sample.ini \
    /opt/kazoo/applications/kazoo/cfg/kazoo.ini

Next, edit the file kazoo.ini using your preferred text editor.

sudo nano /opt/kazoo/applications/kazoo/cfg/kazoo.ini

Update the required fields in this file, including ecallmgr, couchdb, and amqp.

Step 6 - Start Services

After completing the configuration, start the Kazoo services using below commands.

sudo make start

This command will start the Kazoo services such as RabbitMQ, Bigcouch, and FreeSWITCH.

Step 7 - Verify Installation

Open your web browser and enter the Kazoo IP address or hostname to access Kazoo web interface. Default port is 8000.

http://your-server-ip:8000

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kazoo on your Arch Linux system. You can now use this powerful unified communication platform to manage and scale your communication needs.