Deployment checklist

Last Updated : Sep 07, 2023 |

Use the following checklist to deploy the System Manager Release 10.2.x OVA by using vSphere Client (HTML5)

Note:

Deployment of the System Manager OVA by using the vApps option is not supported.

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Action

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1

From the Avaya Support website at http://support.avaya.com, download the System Manager OVAs and System Manager Release 10.2.x bin files.

For information about the software build details, see Avaya Aura® Release Notes on the Avaya Support website.

2

Gain access to vCenter and vSphere Client (HTML5).

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3

Keep a copy of the license files for the Avaya Aura® products so you can replicate with the new Host ID after the OVA file installation. Ensure that the license file copies are accessible.

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4

Ensure that the following information is handy:

  • FQDN/IP address, netmask, and gateway

  • Out of Band Management configuration details.

Customer configuration data for System Manager

Out of Band Management configuration

5

Deploy the System Manager OVA file.

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6

You can perform one of the following to start the virtual machine.

  • Configure the System Manager virtual machine to start automatically after the deployment.

  • Start the System Manager virtual machine.

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7

Install the System Manager Release 10.2.x bin file.

The patch installation takes about 45 minutes to complete.
Note:

If you perform the fresh deployment of System Manager Release 10.2 and the goal is to be on the latest Feature Pack or Service Pack of 10.2.x that is available, then after deploying the Release 10.2 OVA you can directly install the latest feature pack or service pack of System Manager Release 10.2.x. You do not have to install the 10.2 GA patch first.

8

Verify the deployment of the System Manager virtual machine.

See Verifying the installation of System Manager