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/var/log/asterisk/
The /var/log/asterisk/ directory is where Asterisk logs information. You can control the
type of information being logged to the various files by editing the logger.conf file lo-
cated in the /etc/asterisk/ directory. Basic configuration of the logger.conf file is covered
in Appendix D.

/var/log/asterisk/cdr-csv

The /var/log/asterisk/cdr-csv directory is used to store the CDRs in comma-separated
value (CSV) format. By default information is stored in the Master.csv file, but indi-
vidual accounts can store their own CDRs in separate files with the use of the
accountcode option (see Appendix A for more information).

AsteriskNOW ™

In the following sections we will provide a gentle introduction to the AsteriskNOW
software, which gives you a complete PBX system with graphical configuration screen
all built into one!

What Is AsteriskNOW?
AsteriskNOW is an open source software appliance, a customized Linux distribution
that includes Asterisk, the Asterisk GUI, and all other software needed for an Asterisk
system. The Asterisk GUI gives you the ability to easily configure your Asterisk system
without being a technical expert.
Note: The complete software appliance distribution is provided under the GPL (http://
www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html) and may legally be used for any purpose, commercial
or otherwise.

Before You Begin

AsteriskNOW installation is easy, because the appliance includes only those compo-
nents necessary to run, debug, and build Asterisk. You no longer have to worry about
kernel versions and package dependencies. AsteriskNOW is a custom Linux distribu-
tion for Asterisk based on rPath Linux.

What You Will Need

• A system on which you can install AsteriskNOW
• A CD writer and associated software
• Connection to the Internet

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