Deploying EMS on KVM host using Virt Manager

Last Updated : Sep 16, 2025 |
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Before you begin
  1. Download the KVM QCOW2 software image file as described in Software to download to the local deployment server.
  2. Copy the downloaded KVM QCOW2 software image file to the KVM host in the storage directory.
  3. Give a unique name to the KVM instance.
  4. Use the KVM QCOW2 software image file as a base to create new images for each new KVM based instance.
    For example, use an image file such as sbce-8.1.1.0-26-19214.qcow2 to create a new image by running the following command:
    cp -ap sbce-8.1.1.0-26-19214.qcow2 KVM-SBCE-8.1–qcow2.
    sbce-8.1.1.0-26-19214.qcow2 is an example sbce version. For actual version, refer to the section Software to download.
  1. Log in to the KVM host with root permissions.
  2. At the console, type virt-manager.
    STEP RESULT:
    The KVM host displays the Virtual Machine Manager web interface.
  3. Click File New Virtual Machine.
  4. Click Importing existing disk image.
  5. In the Provide the existing storage path field, type the storage path for the KVM image as explained in the Before you begin section..
  6. In the OS Type field, click Generic.
  7. In the Version field, click Generic.
  8. Click Forward.
  9. Based on the type of deployment, select the RAM and CPU.
  10. In the Name field, type a unique name for the EMS instance.
  11. Select Customize configuration before install.
  12. Click Finish.
    STEP RESULT:
    Virtual Manager displays only one NIC card by default. Depending on the type of deployment, you can add more network cards. Avaya recommends to select Device Model as virtio and Network Source as the bridge type for better performance.
  13. Click Add Hardware.
  14. Click Network.
  15. Provide a network source, MAC address, and Device model, and click Finish.
  16. Click CPUs.
  17. In the Model field, click Hypervisor Default.
  18. Click Apply.
  19. Click Begin installation.
    STEP RESULT:
    The KVM host displays a console with Avaya SBC kernel bootup messages. After the startup scripts run, the KVM host displays the Avaya SBC configuration menu.