The disadvantages of using the DB are: 1. Learning curve, or getting a good UI that can be flexible when working with the DB for AMC.
2. Many features such as hinting (BLF) do not work with realtime. Benefits: 1. Centralized storage 2. Rapid change deployment( i.e. update sip set context = 'LongDistance' where context = 'local'; ) Robert McNaught wrote: > I think the answer to this really depends on how regularly you make > changes to your config. Adding a database connection increases the > complexity (although it is not rocket science) and adds moving parts > and therefore has more things to go wrong. If you are using Dynamic > realtime, then you are relying 100% on your database being up for your > phone system to work. With static realtime, you gain some benefit of > the config being cached inside asterisk and reloaded when necessary. > > For a simple setup, which does not change regularly (as is common with > most small office systems) - I do not see the need in using a database > to store configs - obviously in a big network with hundreds of users, > the advantages of using a database increases with size. > > Robert McNaught > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > --Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com-- > > asterisk-users mailing list > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users -- Thank you and have a wonderful day, Anthony Francis Rockynet VOIP (303) 444-7052 opt 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ --Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com-- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
