Using the Upgrade Tool to upgrade Communication Manager on Avaya S8700-Series Media Server
268 Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Media Servers and Gateways
Installing the preupgrade software service pack (starting from
R2.x only)
Note:
Note: Do not perform this task if you are upgrading an R3.0 release to R3.1.
The preupgrade service pack modifies the server upgrade tools, including the Web Interface
and upgrade scripts. These modifications enable the upgrade to Communication Manager 3.1
to complete successfully. LSPs with R2.x software also require the preupgrade service pack.
1. On the Welcome page of the Communication Manager Web pages, double-check Launch
Upgrade Tool.
The Upgrade Tool Welcome page appears.
2. Select Schedule Upgrade from the menu on the left pane.
The Schedule Upgrade page appears.
3. Enter the file name of the preupgrade software service pack in the Update File Name field
for the Main Server(s).
4. Enter the file name of the preupgrade software service pack in the Update File Name field
for LSP.
5. Scroll down to the Main Server Targets field and select the Update box for the primary
controller.
6. Scroll down to the LSP Targets field and select the Update box for the LSPs you are
upgrading.
7. Click Run Now.
The Upgrade Tool updates the primary controller and any LSPs you selected.
Copying files to the media server
Copy the following files, as appropriate, from the computer to the media server:
● License and Avaya Authentication files
● Preupgrade and postupgrade service pack files
● Programmable circuit pack firmware
To copy files to the media server:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.
2. Select File(s) to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server.
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