Installing FreePBX 13 on Ubuntu Server 14.04.2 LTS
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Manual installations of FreePBX is considered an EXPERTS ONLY exercise. This method of installation is enough to get CORE functionality of FreePBX. Non-commercial modules may not function as expected or detailed in the Wiki's. Certain modules and features may require additional software to be installed and configured on the server.
**** COMMERCIAL MODULES CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON THIS OS ****
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When installing the machine, at package selection make sure you pick - at least - 'OpenSSH Server', and 'LAMP Packages'. This installs the base packages required.
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MySQL Password
After selecting 'Continue' you will be prompted (several times) for a root password. There is no need to set one, and setting one is discouraged! As part of the FreePBX install, a secure (128 bit) password is generated, and used to lock down MySQL. If you set a password now, it is not possible for the installer to secure your database. Please just push 'enter' when prompted for a password.
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