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Starting with Release 7.0, Avaya Aura® supports the following two Avaya virtualization offers based on VMware:
Avaya Aura® Virtualized Appliance (VA) - Avaya-provided server, Avaya Appliance Virtualization Platform, based on the customized OEM version of VMware® ESXi 5.5.
Avaya Aura® Virtualized Environment (VE) - Customer-provided VMware infrastructure
The virtualization offers, provides the following benefits:
Simplifies IT management using common software administration and maintenance.
Requires fewer servers and racks which reduces the footprint.
Lowers power consumption and cooling requirements.
Enables capital equipment cost savings.
Lowers operational expenses.
Uses standard operating procedures for both Avaya and non-Avaya products.
Deploys Avaya Aura® virtual products in a virtualized environment on Avaya provided servers or customer-specified servers and hardware.
Business can scale rapidly to accommodate growth and to respond to changing business requirements