New to Asterisk

IS there a location explaining what exactly Asterisk does and is capable of doing and how do I put to use and see how it functions in a step by step guide.
Thanking you in anticipation.

Hi
Following are the sites will surely help you.

  1. www.asterisk.org
    2.www.voip-info.org
    3.www.asteriskguru.com
    4.asterisktutorials.com
    5.www.asteriskast.com
    6.www.asterisk.paperwork.com---- archives of all the question on list
  2. after your starting config you may face issue that time you send topic on diffrent forum suhc as this
    also subscribe asterisk-user list from asterisk.org site. so u come accross diffrent topic which deal with Asterisk & its use.
    Also download Asterisk TFOT book. google for it.
    PM me you mail id. i will send you possible links & 3 pdf book. will help you

Regards
Amit