Discussion:
Configuration Summary Page
Todd Hodgen
2012-10-08 18:37:01 UTC
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In the past, I've used a plugin to provide a User Summary Page for sipxecs.
It is needing to be rewritten, and I'm looking for comments as to whether it
should be included in the core software for all to have access to, or as a
plugin that would only be available if you drop it into your installation.



The summary page pulls configuration information for the system as a whole
onto one summary page, so you can look up IP addresses, gateway names,
number of users, number of groups, voicemail express code, paging codes,
etc. onto one page. It also adds a small editor to the bottom of the page
for entering information about customization, troubleshooting steps taken,
etc.



Personally, I find it invaluable for my own use. I'm looking for comment
as to if people would like to see that in the system as a standard feature,
or if they prefer it be a plugin.



Additionally, I have created links to run logrotate and merge-logs from menu
options under the diagnostics menu. These are handy if you can't access the
server remotely and need to rotate out the logs, run a scenario and then
capture it. Merge-logs creates a download file link. I can offer that as
a plugin for 4.4 now if you would like it, just email me and I'll provide
the plugin. I'm hesitant to put it on the wiki, as there are a few items on
it that don't work well, but don't create issues.



One last item - there is a siptapi application that works well for click to
call of outlook contacts with sipxecs. I have created 32 bit and 64 bit msi
files for these that simplify the installation of them. If interested, I'm
happy to share these. The plugin I have provides links to these files so
they can be downloaded from the superadmin page.
George Niculae
2012-10-08 19:15:15 UTC
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In the past, I’ve used a plugin to provide a User Summary Page for
sipxecs. It is needing to be rewritten, and I’m looking for comments as to
whether it should be included in the core software for all to have access
to, or as a plugin that would only be available if you drop it into your
installation.****
** **
The summary page pulls configuration information for the system as a whole
onto one summary page, so you can look up IP addresses, gateway names,
number of users, number of groups, voicemail express code, paging codes,
etc. onto one page. It also adds a small editor to the bottom of the page
for entering information about customization, troubleshooting steps taken,
etc.****
** **
Personally, I find it invaluable for my own use. I’m looking for
comment as to if people would like to see that in the system as a standard
feature, or if they prefer it be a plugin.****
** **
Additionally, I have created links to run logrotate and merge-logs from
menu options under the diagnostics menu. These are handy if you can’t
access the server remotely and need to rotate out the logs, run a scenario
and then capture it. Merge-logs creates a download file link. I can
offer that as a plugin for 4.4 now if you would like it, just email me and
I’ll provide the plugin. I’m hesitant to put it on the wiki, as there are
a few items on it that don’t work well, but don’t create issues. ****
** **
One last item – there is a siptapi application that works well for click
to call of outlook contacts with sipxecs. I have created 32 bit and 64 bit
msi files for these that simplify the installation of them. If interested,
I’m happy to share these. The plugin I have provides links to these files
so they can be downloaded from the superadmin page.
That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the
summary / inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git module)
and offer the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate git repo /
RPM). Other thoughts?

George
Bryan Anderson
2012-10-08 19:27:20 UTC
Permalink
Yes, I would love to see this in SipXecs. It looks great and would add
wonderful functionality.


-Bryan Anderson
Post by George Niculae
In the past, I’ve used a plugin to provide a User Summary Page for
sipxecs. It is needing to be rewritten, and I’m looking for comments as to
whether it should be included in the core software for all to have access
to, or as a plugin that would only be available if you drop it into your
installation.****
** **
The summary page pulls configuration information for the system as a
whole onto one summary page, so you can look up IP addresses, gateway
names, number of users, number of groups, voicemail express code, paging
codes, etc. onto one page. It also adds a small editor to the bottom of
the page for entering information about customization, troubleshooting
steps taken, etc.****
** **
Personally, I find it invaluable for my own use. I’m looking for
comment as to if people would like to see that in the system as a standard
feature, or if they prefer it be a plugin.****
** **
Additionally, I have created links to run logrotate and merge-logs from
menu options under the diagnostics menu. These are handy if you can’t
access the server remotely and need to rotate out the logs, run a scenario
and then capture it. Merge-logs creates a download file link. I can
offer that as a plugin for 4.4 now if you would like it, just email me and
I’ll provide the plugin. I’m hesitant to put it on the wiki, as there are
a few items on it that don’t work well, but don’t create issues. ****
** **
One last item – there is a siptapi application that works well for click
to call of outlook contacts with sipxecs. I have created 32 bit and 64 bit
msi files for these that simplify the installation of them. If interested,
I’m happy to share these. The plugin I have provides links to these files
so they can be downloaded from the superadmin page.
That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the
summary / inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git module)
and offer the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate git repo /
RPM). Other thoughts?
George
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2012-10-09 04:59:51 UTC
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Definite thumbs up from here - especially the siptapi stuff!

Let us know where we can download it from (haven't upgraded to 4.6 yet)

Laurie



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Subject: Re: [sipx-users] Configuration Summary Page



Yes, I would love to see this in SipXecs. It looks great and would add
wonderful functionality.


-Bryan Anderson




On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 12:15 PM, George Niculae <***@ezuce.com>
wrote:

On Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 9:37 PM, Todd Hodgen <***@frontier.com>
wrote:

In the past, I've used a plugin to provide a User Summary Page for
sipxecs. It is needing to be rewritten, and I'm looking for comments as
to whether it should be included in the core software for all to have
access to, or as a plugin that would only be available if you drop it
into your installation.



The summary page pulls configuration information for the system as a
whole onto one summary page, so you can look up IP addresses, gateway
names, number of users, number of groups, voicemail express code, paging
codes, etc. onto one page. It also adds a small editor to the bottom of
the page for entering information about customization, troubleshooting
steps taken, etc.



Personally, I find it invaluable for my own use. I'm looking for
comment as to if people would like to see that in the system as a
standard feature, or if they prefer it be a plugin.



Additionally, I have created links to run logrotate and merge-logs from
menu options under the diagnostics menu. These are handy if you can't
access the server remotely and need to rotate out the logs, run a
scenario and then capture it. Merge-logs creates a download file link.
I can offer that as a plugin for 4.4 now if you would like it, just
email me and I'll provide the plugin. I'm hesitant to put it on the
wiki, as there are a few items on it that don't work well, but don't
create issues.



One last item - there is a siptapi application that works well for click
to call of outlook contacts with sipxecs. I have created 32 bit and 64
bit msi files for these that simplify the installation of them. If
interested, I'm happy to share these. The plugin I have provides links
to these files so they can be downloaded from the superadmin page.



That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the
summary / inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git module)
and offer the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate git repo /
RPM). Other thoughts?



George


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Douglas Hubler
2012-10-09 08:29:35 UTC
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That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the summary
/ inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git module) and offer
the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate git repo / RPM). Other
thoughts?
There are advantages if we leave it as a plugin. The original
developers or other developers can advance it w/o requiring permission
or commit access to sipxecs repo. i.e. more freedom.

If the original developers are gone, then maybe it's not worth
creating a separate project.
George Niculae
2012-10-09 08:43:10 UTC
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Post by Douglas Hubler
That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the summary
/ inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git module) and offer
the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate git repo / RPM). Other
thoughts?
There are advantages if we leave it as a plugin. The original
developers or other developers can advance it w/o requiring permission
or commit access to sipxecs repo. i.e. more freedom.
I think we want the inventory part in core as it could be used not
only by the Summary page, but also for other means (as possibly
reporting tools / SNMP). What I am thinking at is an inventory
interface provider to be implemented by all services / contexts that
could contribute such information.

George
Nathaniel Watkins
2012-10-09 13:13:19 UTC
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Todd - let me test this plugin a while ago, it is very useful/convenient.



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Subject: Re: [sipx-users] Configuration Summary Page
Post by Douglas Hubler
Post by George Niculae
That sounds like a great improvement, thanks! I would say to add the
summary / inventory page in sipXconfig core (that is sipXecs git
module) and offer the rest of functionality as plugin pages (separate
git repo / RPM). Other thoughts?
There are advantages if we leave it as a plugin. The original
developers or other developers can advance it w/o requiring permission
or commit access to sipxecs repo. i.e. more freedom.
I think we want the inventory part in core as it could be used not only by the Summary page, but also for other means (as possibly reporting tools / SNMP). What I am thinking at is an inventory interface provider to be implemented by all services / contexts that could contribute such information.



George

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