Setting up the FreeSWITCH environment

FreeSWITCH, like many other software applications, requires a suitable environment. Primarily that means choosing 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.

For those who prefer a Windows environment you can use XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003, or Server 2008. 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, many of which...