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Uploading a file to the software library

About this task

Use the procedure to upload software files such as OVA, images, and firmware that are required during the deployment, migration, upgrade, and update of Avaya Aura® applications.

Before you begin

Procedure

  1. On the System Manager web console, click Services > Solution Deployment Manager.
  2. In the left navigation pane, click Software Library Management.
  3. Click Manage Files.
  4. From System Manager command line interface, copy the required OVA file to the /swlibrary/staging/sync/ location that you had created in System Manager.
    noteNote

    You require admin privileges to the /swlibrary/staging/sync/ location.

    The system displays the file that you copied in the Sync Files from directory section.

  5. Provide the following information:
    • MD5 Checksum: The value mentioned in the source or original location of the file.

    • Software Library: The local or remote software library.

    • Product Family

      noteNote

      For SAL, in Product Family, Device Type, and Software Type fields, select Others.

    • Device Type

    • Software Type

    If the file is already in versions.xml, the system populates the information.

    If the file does not already exist in versions.xml, the system does not display the file details. You cannot use the file for upgrade in Upgrade Management. You can use the file only for new deployment from VM Management.

  6. Select the file.
  7. Click Sync.

    In File Sync Started Message, the system displays a message about the status of the schedule of the job.

  8. Click OK.

    When the job completes, the system displays the file in the Software Library Files section.

  9. To check the status of the job, click Services > Scheduler > Pending Jobs.

    When the job is complete, the system displays the file in the Software Library Files and removes from Sync Files from directory.