Using Directories

With Elastix Unified Communications Server, we can take advantage of directories and speed dial lists. Irrespective of the model of IP telephones or softphones, these devices come with an internal application for storing directories and speed dial lists. In some of them, the information can be downloaded from a TFTP/FTP server and load on to the IP phones. Some models and Elastix as well can even do some integration with Active Directory and LDAP.

The Directory module can be configured in the Agenda | Address Book module. When we enter this web page, the information about the internal extensions will be displayed, as shown in the image below. The displayed information is as follows:

  • Name: Name of the contact
  • Phone Number: Phone ...

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