Planning checklist for VMware®

Last Updated : Dec 06, 2021 |
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Use the following checklist to deploy or upgrade the Avaya Aura® application OVA by using vCenter and VSphere Web Client:
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1
From the Avaya Support website at http://support.avaya.com, download the Avaya Aura® application OVA.
2
Ensure you have a Avaya server which supports Release 10.1.
See Supported servers for Avaya Aura applications.
3
Upload the software required for deployment and upgrade operations to the local or remote software library of Avaya Aura® application. For example, OVA, firmware, software patches, service packs, and images.
4
Gain access to vCenter and vSphere Client (HTML5).
Download from the VMware website.
5
Keep a copy of the license files for the Avaya Aura® products in a local system so you can replicate with the new Host ID after the OVA file installation. Ensure that the license file copies are accessible from your local system.
6
Ensure that the following information is handy:
  • FQDN/IP address, netmask, and gateway
  • Out of Band Management configuration details
Note:
When you deploy or upgrade Avaya Aura® applications on Avaya Solutions Platform 130 ensure to:
  • Update the Dell R640 BIOS and firmware to the latest release.
  • Enable the iDRAC and connect it to an ethernet switch.
    Note:
    After deploying OVA directly from host, you must check that HDD size matches your profile.
For information about deployment or upgrade of Avaya Aura® application on VMware, see the application-specific deployment or upgrade guide.