Migrating Appliance Virtualization Platform deployed on S8300E with Communication Manager to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1

Last Updated : Jan 17, 2024 |
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Use the following procedure to migrate Appliance Virtualization Platform that is deployed on S8300E to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1 with Communication Manager survivable remote or main server deployed on it.
Note:
If multiple applications are on the same server, follow the upgrade order.
Before you begin
Important:
This should be a like to like migration from application perspective. So only migrate the existing applications first and do not deploy any additional application. Once all the applications are migrated successfully, then use the Avaya One Source (A1S) Configurator tool to determine if any additional applications can be deployed on Avaya Solutions Platform S8300.
  • Use the following steps to migrate Appliance Virtualization Platform (S8300E) Release 8.1.x to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1.
    1. Take the backup of Communication Manager and keep it on remote servers.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information about creating a data backup on a remote server, see Creating a full backup and Restoring backup.
    2. To do the graceful shutdown of the application, log in to the host UI through vSphere Web Client, and do the following:
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      1. Select the application, right-click, and then click Guest OSShut down.
        The system displays the following message:
        Are you sure you want to shut down <virtual_machine_name>.
      2. To proceed, click Yes
        Note:
        • If you have a virtual machine on the host, Avaya recommends to do the graceful shutdown of the virtual machine.
        • Ensure that no calls are running on the system.
    3. Migrate Appliance Virtualization Platform (S8300E) to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information, see Migrating from Appliance Virtualization Platform deployed on S8300 Server to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300.
    4. After successful migration, power on Communication Manager, if not already.
    5. Upgrade Communication Manager to Release 10.1.x on Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information, see Upgrading Communication Manager Release 8.1.x to Communication Manager Release 10.1.x on Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 using System Manager Solution Deployment Manager.
  • Use the following steps to migrate Appliance Virtualization Platform (S8300E) Release 7.x or 8.0.x to Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1.
    1. Take the backup of Communication Manager and keep it on remote servers.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information about creating a data backup on a remote server, see Creating a full backup and Restoring backup.
    2. To do the graceful shutdown of the application, log in to the host UI through vSphere Web Client, and do the following:
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      1. Select the application, right-click, and then click Guest OSShut down.
        The system displays the following message:
        Are you sure you want to shut down <virtual_machine_name>.
      2. To proceed, click Yes
        Note:
        • If you have a virtual machine on the host, Avaya recommends to do the graceful shutdown of the virtual machine.
        • Ensure that no calls are running on the system.
    3. Shut down the Appliance Virtualization Platform host using the command line interface.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information, see Shutting down Appliance Virtualization Platform host from CLI.
    4. Deploy Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1 on the existing S8300E card.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information about deploying Avaya Solutions Platform S8300, see Installing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Avaya Solutions Platform S8300.
    5. Remove the existing Appliance Virtualization Platform and then add the Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1 (Avaya Supplied ESXi 7.0) host in the System Manager Solution Deployment Manager by using the FQDN only.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      Do not add an Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1 host using the IP address.
    6. Deploy Communication Manager Release 10.1.x with the same profile and footprint details on Avaya Solutions Platform S8300 Release 5.1 using System Manager Solution Deployment Manager.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information, see Deploying Avaya Aura® Communication Manager in Virtualized Environment.
    7. Restore the backup taken and ensure everything is working fine.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      For information about creating a data backup on a remote server, see Creating a full backup and Restoring backup.