Asterisk is a widely used open-source telephony software that enables the creation of custom telephony applications. Keeping Asterisk up-to-date is essential for security, performance, and access to new features. Checking the Asterisk version is the first step in the update process.
There are several ways to check the Asterisk version. One common method is to use the asterisk -version command from the command line. This command will display the Asterisk version number, along with other useful information such as the build date and operating system.
