Confused about "for Windows"

[Videoblitz]

I am a little confused about 3CX PBX is named "Windows based," but doesn't use default Windows software like IIS.

Apache is a fine webserver, but the Windows versions have a lot more bugs and less modules are available than the coresponding Linux versions and ... Apache is not a default Windows software.

So 'normally' on a Windows based production system IIS (or/and Apache), PHP, MySQL, PostgrSQL, Perl, Python a.s.o. are running, before installing the 3CX PBX.

I don't understand why it is necessary to install a second/third/... webserver (conflicts are programmed) and other packages like PHP and PostgreSQL one time more to get in conflict with installed packages, (system search-) paths and used ports.

I suggest to make an installer, which
a) installs only packages, if they are not formerly installed and if install, then using not outdated packages (additional download/install from official publisher?), standard pathnames (not below 3CX folder), default ports and default service-names to avoid confusing the administrators
b) contain add-ons (extensions) for PHP in several API versions (e.g. phpSHIELD.dll and php_cmstatus.dll), which are not included in the official PHP download packages

I also suggest to give the option to use MySQL instead of PostgreSQL, because the penetration of MySQL is much more times greater than PostgreSQL


BTW: I'm still looking for a PHP 5.2 API version of php_cmstatus.dll to get my 3CX PBX on production system running for evaluation

 

[Thona]

With MSSQL you would have to have the server already setup as 99% sure that microsofts policy would prevent redistribution of it's server software according to EULA

The problem with statements like that is that regularly hte 1% chance comes back and bites you.

SQL Server free editions ("Express edition") is not only slip-streamable into an installer, but one is also explictily allowed to redistribute it.

That said - being very verbose about the shortcomings of 3cx let me say you that I also have a glimpse of the future, and I would say you guys will be surprised by v7 onward

 

[justin]

With MSSQL you would have to have the server already setup as 99% sure that microsofts policy would prevent redistribution of it's server software according to EULA

The problem with statements like that is that regularly hte 1% chance comes back and bites you.

SQL Server free editions ("Express edition") is not only slip-streamable into an installer, but one is also explictily allowed to redistribute it.

That said - being very verbose about the shortcomings of 3cx let me say you that I also have a glimpse of the future, and I would say you guys will be surprised by v7 onward

Well excuse me for not knowing all of Microsofts software and agreements inside out, it's not like they are a big company that has a lot of software out.

I'm a MySQL kinda guy however, never really fond of MS SQL, I guess it's cause it so regularly causes heartache for me at work on the servers i'm fixing that I forget that theres meant to be some good in it. MySQL i've never had a problem with.

 

[justin]

justin,

this is one reason why we should use msde/sqlexpress/mssql:
http://www.3cx.com/forums/phonesystem-3cx-user-6475.html#p32141

chuckle...
no, not serious...just had to say that.

matt

That can happen on any server anyhow...But let's just leave it at that!

So people can stop posting now...in fact the next person who posts in this topic gets the 3cx curse in which you can never get 3cx or any other voip platform successfully installed

(Wonder how long before someone posts just for the hell of it :roll: )

 

[Anonymous]

Hey there,

I'm posting just for the hell of it

What the heck, I work here, if I never get anything registered I can just phone up Nick

I do believe some valid comments were made in this loong post. Should anyone wish to see anything, I remind you of the feature request forum!

 

[justin]

Hey there,

I'm posting just for the hell of it

What the heck, I work here, if I never get anything registered I can just phone up Nick

I do believe some valid comments were made in this loong post. Should anyone wish to see anything, I remind you of the feature request forum!

Has anyone heard the news??? Keith got fired :O Apparently he suffered a sudden bout of amnesia and even forgot the name of the company he worked for so they had to let him go :lol:

 

[Henk]

Are we still confused???

I forgot what this post was all about, can someone explain it to me again??? :roll:

 

[Anonymous]

Are we still confused???

I forgot what this post was all about, can someone explain it to me again??? :roll:

Oh no, let's not go there. This post is closed!