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asterisk: [R]econnect to a running server, run a single command, and return.
$ asterisk -r -x "${command}"
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The command "asterisk -r -x" is used to run Asterisk, an open source PBX (Private Branch Exchange) software, in interactive mode and execute a specific command within it.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "asterisk" is the command to run the Asterisk software.
  • "-r" flag stands for 'remote console' and it allows you to access the Asterisk command line interface (CLI) from a remote terminal.
  • "-x" flag indicates that a specific command will be executed within the Asterisk CLI.
  • "${command}" represents a placeholder for the actual command you want to execute within Asterisk.

Using this command structure, you can remotely access the Asterisk CLI and execute a specific command or series of commands without opening the Asterisk CLI manually.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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