How to install Yeti-Switch on MXLinux Latest

Yeti-Switch is a versatile VoIP switch and billing software package that can be used to manage and run the IP telephony services. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Yeti-Switch on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

  • MXLinux Latest installed
  • Root access to the system
  • Internet connection

Step 1: Update the System

It is always advisable to update the system to its latest version before installing any new software. To do this, open a terminal and enter the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Yeti-Switch requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. Enter the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt install git build-essential libssl-dev libpcap-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libxml2-dev libjansson-dev libevent-dev libglib2.0-dev libpq-dev postgresql-client

Step 3: Download Yeti-Switch

Enter the following command to download the latest version of Yeti-Switch:

git clone -b devel https://github.com/yeti-switch/yeti-switch.git

Step 4: Configure Yeti-Switch

Go to the downloaded directory using the following command:

cd yeti-switch

Run the following command to configure Yeti-Switch:

./configure

Step 5: Compile and Install Yeti-Switch

Once the configuration is complete, compile and install Yeti-Switch using the following commands:

make
sudo make install
sudo ldconfig

Step 6: Configure PostgreSQL

You will need to configure your PostgreSQL database in order to use Yeti-Switch. Create a new database and user, then grant it the necessary privileges:

sudo su - postgres
createdb yeti
createuser yeti
psql
grant all privileges on database yeti to yeti;

Step 7: Configure Yeti-Switch

Open the Yeti-Switch config file and provide the required details:

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/yeti-switch.conf

You will need to set the following parameters:

  • system_name: the name of your system
  • log_level: the log level, debug is recommended for troubleshooting
  • database: the PostgreSQL database credentials
  • listen: the IP address and port on which the Yeti-Switch service will listen

Save and exit the file.

Step 8: Start Yeti-Switch

Enter the following command to start the service:

sudo systemctl start yeti-switch

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Yeti-Switch on your MXLinux Latest system. You can now configure your VoIP services with Yeti-Switch.

This tutorial is just the beginning of what you can do with Yeti-Switch. Explore more about its features in the documentation available at https://yeti-switch.org/docs/latest/.