Migrating Communication Manager from VMware to ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10)

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Use this procedure to migrate Communication Manager R10.2.x on ASP R5.x VMware to Communication Manager R10.2.x on ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10).

When migrating, ensure that you match the Communication Manager version. That is to say, the restore has to be performed on the exact same Communication Manager version as the backup.

Procedure

  1. Note down the existing VMware details.

    For more information, see Obtaining existing VMware details.

  2. Perform prerequisite tasks to migrate Communication Manager from VMware to ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10).

    For more information, see Performing prerequisite tasks to migrate Communication Manager from VMware to ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10).

  3. Install ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10).

    For more information, see Installing the Avaya Solutions Platform 130 Series at https://support.avaya.com/css/public/documents/101091802.

  4. Deploy Communication Manager on ASP R6.0.x (KVM on RHEL 8.10) host.

    For more information, see Deploying Avaya Aura® Communication Manager in Virtualized Environment.

  5. Restore Communication Manager Backup on the same software version when backup was taken on Step 2.

    For more information, see Restoring backup.