Installation checklist for OVA-based deployments

Last Updated : Jun 05, 2026 |

The following checklist describes the high level deployment process on VMware using an Avaya-provided, application-specific RHEL 8.4 OVA:

No.

Task

Notes

1

Download the Avaya Aura® Device Services OVA from PLDS.

For more information, see Downloading software from PLDS.

2

Deploy the OVA.

For more information about deploying the OVA, see VMware deployment options.

Note:

The Avaya Aura® Device Services OVA file includes openjdk. Operating system updates for virtual machines include updates for openjdk.

3

To use IPv6 addresses, enable IPv6 at the system layer.

Before installing the application layer, you must enable IPv6 at the system layer. For more information, see Enabling IPv6 support at the system layer.

4

Enable FIPS mode (optional).

You can only enable FIPS mode before installing the application layer.

For more information, see Enabling FIPS mode.

5

Enable additional STIG hardening (optional).

You only need to enable additional hardening if your organization policies require full Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.

For more information, see Enabling additional STIG hardening.

After deploying a virtual machine, install or restore the application layer as described in the Avaya Aura® Device Services installation chapter.