Setting up the FreeSWITCH environment
FreeSWITCH, like many other software applications, requires a suitable environment. Primarily that means choosing an appropriate operating system for your hardware and having the proper LAN/WAN connectivity and physical environment.
Operating system
The first question to consider here is: which operating system should be used? Generally speaking, it is good to use an operating system with which you are comfortable and familiar. One caveat to consider is 32-bit versus 64-bit. Some users have reported problems when running a 32-bit OS on a 64-bit hardware platform. We strongly recommend that you use a 64-bit OS if you have 64-bit hardware.
Those who prefer a Windows environment can use XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003, Server 2008 R2, or Server 2012. Several users have reported good success with production systems running on modern hardware and using Windows Server 2008.
On the other hand, there is a wide variety of Unix-like operating systems available,...
