Perform the following procedure to install the latest RHEL 8.x operating system and configure the operating system to meet Avaya Aura® MS system requirements. Refer to Red Hat documentation for procedures on how to perform these tasks.
For virtualized systems, refer to the hypervisor documentation for how to install from the RedHat ISO image.
Procedure
Install the RHEL operating system by using the Red Hat installation procedures.
Note:
Ensure that you choose the minimal installation option. You do not need to customize the software installation or include optional packages during initial installation. Use default server installation options.
Configure YUM package manager and ensure it is configured to access the following repositories:
BaseOS – core set of underlying OS functionality
AppStream – user space applications
EPEL – additional packages managed by the Fedora Project[PM1]
Install the latest package updates and critical security updates using YUM.
Add the required user and administrator accounts by using defined procedures for your site.
Configure NTP so the server is syncing to one or more NTP sources.
Configure Red Hat firewall polices accordingly. Refer to the document Avaya Port Matrix: Avaya Aura® Media Server 10.2 for details of ports that need to be enabled in the firewall.
