How to install Aastra XML scripts for Elastix

For those who are not familiar with the scripts, here is a simplified list of what the scripts can do for you:

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Aastra XML scripts, here is a simplified list of what they provide:

  • Self-provisioning, when you plug an Aastra phone on the network, the phone automatically discovers the Elastix server and prompts the user for a username and password. After that, the phone is fully configured. Zero touch.
  • Server side DND and CFWD, you can now enable/disable DND and CFWD from the phone without using a star code, a LED will tell you if the feature is enabled.
  • Visual Voice mail, access to your messages and configure your VM box without calling the mail box.
  • Find-me follow-me configuration
  • ACD agent login/logout
  • ACD queues status
  • Presence
  • PBX Directory, speed dial
  • Visual parking lets you see who is parked and allows pickup
  • Meet-me conference manager

The scripts provide a significant number of end user as well as admin functions. Continue reading “How to install Aastra XML scripts for Elastix”