A provisioning server is an HTTP or an HTTPS server that the Avaya J100 Series IP Phones connect to obtain the phone software files and configuration settings files.

When the Avaya J100 Series IP Phones boot up or a check for updates, they check for firmware updates and configuration files on the configured provisioning server.

The following methods are available to configure the Avaya J100 Series IP Phones provisioning server address:

• DHCP

• LLDP

• Device Enrollment Services (DES)

• The phone administration menu

• The web interface of the phone

• Prompt on the phone for entering the provisioning details on the first-time boot-up

The following flow chart shows how Avaya J100 Series IP Phones can obtain the provisioning server address:

The following block diagram shows the provisioning server configuration: