The software installs a toolbar on Microsoft Outlook, enabling users to choose a contact list from the address book and dial through an Asterisk server.
This software review is for the Asterisk Outlook Dialer, a program designed to provide a secure way to dial from MSOutlook via an Asterisk server. The need for this kind of software arose due to the fact that existing solutions in the market were either not secure, as they required the Asterisk Manager password to be keyed into the Outlook component, or too bulky for the intended use.
For large installations, exposing the Asterisk Manager password was deemed a significant security risk and added an extra step for administrators. To address this issue, the developers implemented their own MSOutlook dialer that would overcome both security and component size concerns.
The Asterisk Outlook Dialer is a php script that runs on the Asterisk server (apache). Acting as a "proxy" between the Asterisk server and the Outlook component, this script uses the Asterisk Manager to log on and execute commands on the Asterisk box. Clients can call the Outlook Dialer with parameters such as the extension to be dialed, the number to be dialed, caller ID, etc.
This software comes with a small installer (400K) that installs the Outlook component, while the php script must be dumped into the www folder. The main advantage of this approach is that the php acts as a proxy to the Asterisk server, so minimal configuration is required on the client (Outlook) end.
Overall, the Asterisk Outlook Dialer is a robust solution that provides enhanced security and streamlined functionality for dialing from MSOutlook via Asterisk.
For large installations, exposing the Asterisk Manager password was deemed a significant security risk and added an extra step for administrators. To address this issue, the developers implemented their own MSOutlook dialer that would overcome both security and component size concerns.
The Asterisk Outlook Dialer is a php script that runs on the Asterisk server (apache). Acting as a "proxy" between the Asterisk server and the Outlook component, this script uses the Asterisk Manager to log on and execute commands on the Asterisk box. Clients can call the Outlook Dialer with parameters such as the extension to be dialed, the number to be dialed, caller ID, etc.
This software comes with a small installer (400K) that installs the Outlook component, while the php script must be dumped into the www folder. The main advantage of this approach is that the php acts as a proxy to the Asterisk server, so minimal configuration is required on the client (Outlook) end.
Overall, the Asterisk Outlook Dialer is a robust solution that provides enhanced security and streamlined functionality for dialing from MSOutlook via Asterisk.
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Version 1.08: N/A