Digium launches online training course for Asterisk

Asterisk software developer Digium has introduced the Asterisk Essentials, an online training curriculum for Asterisk users. This virtual training class includes more than six hours of interactive content focusing on the fundamentals required to install and configure a basic Asterisk system. Step-by-step technical examples, best-practice recommendations and Asterisk tips enable application developers and systems administrators gain expertise to build communications systems for their companies or customers. Asterisk Essentials provides numerous examples and teaches developers how to implement their own Asterisk products using the core interfaces such as configuration files, dial plan scripts and the command line interface (CLI). Students will learn to install Asterisk, configure IP phones and VoIP services, create automated attendants, configure voicemail and company directories, set up call queues and debug Asterisk systems. Created by the Digium training department, this course prepares students to take the Digium Certified Asterisk Associate (dCAA) exam and other more advanced Asterisk courses. Asterisk Essentials is available from the Digium online store for a discounted introductory price of USD USD 299 through 1 July. The course will regularly list for USD 349. Students can access the online curriculum for up to six months from the date of purchase.