Planning checklist for VMware

Last Updated : Dec 06, 2021 |

Use the following checklist to deploy or upgrade the Avaya Aura® application OVA by using vCenter and VSphere Web Client:

No.

Task

Notes

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.