Deploying WebLM by using Solution Deployment Manager

Last Updated : Nov 26, 2024 |

Before you begin

  • Install the Solution Deployment Manager client if System Manager is unavailable.

  • Add a location.

  • Add a required host to the location.

  • Ensure that the certificate is valid on the host or vCenter managed hosts.

  • Download the required OVA file to System Manager.

Procedure

  1. On the System Manager web console, click Services > Solution Deployment Manager > Application Management.
  2. In Application Management Tree, select a platform.
  3. On the Applications tab, in the Applications for Selected Location <location name> section, click New.

    Solution Deployment Manager displays the Applications Deployment window.

  4. In the Select Location and Platform section, do the following:
    1. In Select Location, select a location.
    2. In Select Platform, select a platform.

      Solution Deployment Manager displays the host name in the Platform FQDN field.

  5. In Data Store, select a data store, if not displayed upon host selection.

    The Capacity Details section displays the capacity details.

  6. Click Next.
  7. To get the OVA file, select the OVA tab, and click one of the following:
    • URL, in OVA File, type the absolute path to the application OVA file, and click Submit.

    • S/W Library, in File Name, select the application OVA file.

    • Browse, select the required application OVA file from a location on the computer, and click Submit File.

    If the OVA file does not contain a valid Avaya certificate, then the system does not parse the OVA and displays the following message: Invalid file content. Avaya Certificate not found or invalid

  8. In Flexi Footprint, select the footprint size that the application supports.
  9. In the Network Parameters and Configuration Parameters sections, complete the required fields.

    For information about the fields, see Application Deployment field descriptions.

  10. Click Deploy.
  11. Click Accept the license terms.

    In the Platforms for Selected Location <location name> section, Solution Deployment Manager displays the deployment status in the Current Action Status column.

    Solution Deployment Manager displays the virtual machine on the Applications for Selected Location <location name> page.

  12. To view details, click Status Details.

Next Steps

  • After completing the OVA deployment, install the patch file.

  • From the WebLM web console, verify that the About page displays the correct version and build details.

  • Restart WebLM to get the updated kernel running in memory.