How to – Install ViciDial on Alma Linux 10

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How to Install VICIdial on AlmaLinux 10 Using My Updated Auto‑Installer

VICIdial admins have been waiting for this one. AlmaLinux 10 is here with a modernized kernel, updated libraries, and a cleaner security model — but it also breaks a lot of legacy telephony components, especially DAHDI. After weeks of patching, testing, and rebuilding, I’ve updated my VICIdial auto‑installer to work smoothly on AlmaLinux 10, complete with the dynamic portal and CyburPhone support.

If you’ve been struggling with DAHDI, PHP, or dependency mismatches on AL10, this guide walks you through the cleanest, most reliable installation path. The updated installer handles the heavy lifting for you.

The code is available here:
https://github.com/carpenox/vicidial-install-scripts

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Why AlmaLinux 10?

AlmaLinux 10 brings:

• A hardened 6.x kernel
• Updated OpenSSL and system libraries
• Better performance and security
• Long‑term stability for production call centers

The downside?
Legacy DAHDI does not compile on kernel 6.x without patching. My installer handles this by applying compatibility fixes and disabling obsolete hardware modules that no longer work on modern kernels.

If you need full DAHDI hardware support, AlmaLinux 9 is still the recommended environment. But for most cloud‑based or SIP‑only VICIdial deployments, AlmaLinux 10 is now a solid choice.

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Step 1 — Prepare the System

Start with a fresh AlmaLinux 10 installation.

Reboot before continuing copy the code below and paste into your Linux command line:

Set your timezone:

timedatectl set-timezone America/New_York

Update the system and install core dependencies:

yum check-update
yum update -y
yum -y install epel-release
yum update -y
yum install git -y
yum install kernel* --exclude=kernel-debug* -y

Disable SELinux (required for VICIdial’s web components):

sed -i 's/SELINUX=enforcing/SELINUX=disabled/g' /etc/selinux/config

Download the installer:

cd /usr/src
git clone https://github.com/carpenox/vicidial-install-scripts.git
cd vicidial-install-scripts

reboot

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Step 2 — Run the VICIdial Auto‑Installer

Once the system comes back up, you’re ready to launch the installer.

Make sure your server has a valid FQDN (hostname + domain). VICIdial requires it for Apache, SSL, and SIP services.

Run the installer:

cd /usr/src/vicidial-install-scripts
chmod +x cyburdial-installer-alma10.sh
./cyburdial-installer-alma10.sh

This is an automated installer, but you’ll still need to:

• Press Enter a few times
• Provide the server’s IP address
• Confirm a couple of prompts

Don’t walk away completely — but you won’t be typing commands manually.

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What’s New in the AlmaLinux 10 Installer?

✔ Updated PHP handling

AL10 ships with newer PHP streams, so the installer automatically configures the correct version for VICIdial.

✔ DAHDI compatibility patches

Kernel 6.x breaks older DAHDI modules. The installer:

• Removes obsolete hardware drivers
• Applies compatibility patches
• Ensures DAHDI tools install cleanly
• Supports SIP‑only deployments out of the box

✔ Dynamic Portal + CyburPhone

Both components install automatically and are fully functional on AL10.

✔ Cleaner dependency management

No more repo conflicts or mismatched packages.

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Absolutely — adding a section about the standard‑db option is a smart move, because a lot of admins don’t realize how close this gets them to a fully functional, production‑ready dialer. Here’s a polished, blog‑ready section you can drop straight into your AlmaLinux 10 article.

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Using the standard-db Option for a Ready‑to‑Go VICIdial Deployment

One of the most powerful features of the installer is the standard-db option. Instead of starting with an empty VICIdial database, this option loads a fully pre‑configured baseline environment that mirrors a real‑world production dialer. It’s designed for people who want to get operational fast without spending hours clicking through the admin interface.

With standard-db enabled, your system comes online with:

• Prebuilt campaigns
• Default ingroups
• Standard user groups
• Sample users and agents
• Basic system settings already optimized
• Recording, logging, and reporting defaults in place

In other words, the dialer is 90% ready the moment installation finishes.

What You Still Need to Add

Once the standard database is loaded, the only things you must configure manually are:

• Your inbound DIDs
• Your carrier IP / trunk settings

That’s it. Everything else — campaigns, statuses, user groups, recording rules, routing defaults — is already in place and ready to use.

Why This Matters

For new deployments, labs, demos, or rapid‑launch call centers, the standard-db option eliminates the usual setup grind. Instead of spending an hour building the VICIdial structure from scratch, you can log in and immediately:

• Create agents
• Upload leads
• Start dialing

It’s also perfect for multi‑server clusters, because every node starts with the same clean, consistent baseline.

Who Should Use It

The standard-db option is ideal for:

• New call centers launching quickly
• Developers testing integrations
• Training environments
• Anyone who wants a “turnkey” VICIdial setup

If you prefer a completely blank database for custom enterprise builds, you can skip it — but for most users, it’s the fastest path to a working dialer.

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Additional Resources

Other installer versions:
https://github.com/carpenox/vicidial-install-scripts

Advanced usage guide:
How to – Use the full functionality of the ViciDial installer by carpenox

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Final Thoughts

This installer represents a lot of work, testing, and late‑night debugging — but the result is a clean, modern VICIdial deployment on AlmaLinux 10 with minimal effort on your part.

If this project helps you, consider supporting the blog:
https://www.paypal.me/TheDialerOne

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