How to Install Yeti-Switch on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Yeti-Switch on OpenBSD. Yeti-Switch is a popular open-source softswitch that is known for its excellent performance and reliability. Follow the steps below to get started with the installation process:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need to make sure that you have the following installed and configured on your OpenBSD server:

  • OpenBSD 6.5 or later
  • GCC Compiler v4.9 or later
  • PostgreSQL Database v9.5 or later
  • Git

Install Dependencies

Start by installing the dependencies required for Yeti-Switch:

# pkg_add postgresql-server openssl libedit git

Install Yeti-Switch

Next, clone the Yeti-Switch repository from Github using Git:

# git clone https://github.com/yeti-switch/yeti-switch.git

Navigate to the Yeti-Switch directory and run the configure script to configure the installation options:

# cd yeti-switch
# ./configure

This will create the necessary configuration files for the installation process.

Next, compile and install Yeti-Switch:

# make
# sudo make install

Configure PostgreSQL

Yeti-Switch requires a PostgreSQL database to store its data. Start by creating a database user for Yeti-Switch:

# su - postgres
$ createuser yeti -P --interactive

Enter a password for the Yeti user when prompted.

Next, create the Yeti-Switch database:

$ createdb -O yeti yeti

You can now exit the PostgreSQL shell by typing exit.

Configure Yeti-Switch

Navigate to the Yeti-Switch configuration directory and copy the sample configuration file:

# cd /usr/local/etc/yeti/
# cp yeti.conf.sample yeti.conf

Edit the yeti.conf file and update the database settings to match your PostgreSQL configuration.

pg#: enabled
pg#connection: host=localhost port=5432 dbname=yeti  user=yeti password=<password>

Next, create a log directory for Yeti-Switch:

# mkdir /var/log/yeti/

Run Yeti-Switch

Start the Yeti-Switch service:

# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/yeti start

Verify that the Yeti-Switch service is running:

# netstat -ln | grep 5060

You should see an output similar to this:

tcp4       0      0  0.0.0.0:5060           *:*             LISTEN
udp4       0      0  0.0.0.0:5060           *:*

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Yeti-Switch on OpenBSD. You can now start using the softswitch for your VoIP services.