Configuring the Backup server for High Availability

Last Updated : Dec 02, 2024 |

About this task

Using EM, perform the following procedure to configure Avaya Aura® MS as a Backup server in a 1+1 High Availability cluster.

Before you begin

  • Ensure to replace the default staging certificates. See Replacing Default Staging certificates for the procedure.

  • Configure a separate Avaya Aura® MS as a Primary server with a Replication Account enabled.

  • Obtain the UUID and the IPv4 address of the Primary server and the user name and password of the Replication Account.

  • Ensure that the Primary and Backup servers are on the same subnet.

  • Deploy a media server designated as the Backup server. To protect against hardware failure, High Availability media servers deployed as virtual machines (VMs) should be deployed on separate, equally capable host servers.

  • The Backup server must have identical configuration to the Primary server so that it can take over the full media processing load. Ensure that the servers in this cluster meet the 1+1 High Availability requirements listed at the beginning of this section.

Procedure

  1. To designate a Linux®-based Avaya Aura® MS as a Backup server, navigate to EM > Cluster Configuration > Server Designation.




  2. In the Local Server section, set the Role to Backup.

    The system updates the page with fields specific to the Backup server configuration.

  3. Using the EM for the Primary server, copy the UUID of the Primary server.

    For more information about copying the UUID, see Obtaining the UUID of a media server.

  4. Using the EM for the Backup server, paste the Primary server UUID in the Primary Server UUID field.

    1. In the Primary Server Address field, enter the IPv4 address of the Primary server.

    2. In the Replication Account section, ensure Enable Replication Account is selected.

    3. In the Username, Password, and Confirm Password fields, enter the same credentials you entered for the Replication Account on the Primary server.

      Important:

      Use the same Replication Account user name and password on both servers in the High Availability cluster.

  5. Click Save.
  6. Click Confirm.
  7. Navigate to EM > System Status > Element Status and click Restart for the changes to take effect.
  8. Click Confirm.

Next Steps

If you pair the Backup media server to a Primary server enrolled in System Manager, then you must also enroll the Backup media server in System Manager.

Related information
Obtaining the UUID of a media server
Replacing Default Staging certificates
Enrolling a media server after extending a cluster enrolled with System Manager