Planning checklist for Software-only environment

Last Updated : Nov 23, 2023 |
Note:

The deployment of Avaya Aura® applications as software only is available but a restricted offer for net new deployments and requires Avaya Aura® BU approval before proceeding. If you have a business requirement to deploy Avaya Aura® as software only, please get in touch with your Avaya Sales team. Existing customers using software only deployments continue to be supported.

Complete the following tasks before deploying or upgrading the Avaya Aura® application on Software-only environment:

No.

Task

Notes

1.

Download the required software from PLDS.

2.

Purchase and obtain the required licenses.

3.

Register for PLDS and activate license entitlements.

Ensure that you have the PLDS access credentials.

For more information about licensing, navigate to Avaya Product Licensing and Delivery System at https://plds.avaya.com/.

4.

Prepare the site by performing the following procedures:

  • Create a virtual machine on the supported virtualized environment.

  • Install the Red Hat Linux for the Software-Only deployment.

For more information, see the application specific deploying and upgrading guides.