ONe X Portal Install questions

[Shine52]

I'm going to be installing One X Portal and VM Pro on the same 2008 Server and the server will only be used for these applications. The IP500 will be R7. My question is what are the advantages to installing it via Linux vs the windows version. I read that there are some VM limitations when running it on Linux. So far I don't see a reason to install it via Linux unless one of you fine folks can tell me otherwise. Just looking for some feedback. Thanks in advance.





Figure it out damn-it!

 

[tlpeter]

It saves you a Server 2008 license.
I find 1XP much quicker on Linux.
The windows version can take 10 till 30 minutes to start and on the Linux it hardly uses 5 minutes to start.

Downside is that you cannot use CS or database connections on the Linux VMPro.


I like the Linux stuff.


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[chaunymony]

The Linux is nice. If you don't have the Microsoft license yet and the voicemail limitations don't affect you, I'd go Linux. I am running it on half a dozen customers, all on virtual machines and have yet to have any issues with it. Also, time wise, the install is a cake walk. No install windows, update windows, install vmpro, install portal etc, etc. Just boot to the .iso and go.

 

[tlpeter]

When i install the Linux iso i do not check the options vmpro and 1XP.
I just install it without.
When done then i install what i need from the webpage.
This way it does not install all languages.
I just select both English (EN and ENU) and the languages i need.
This saves at least 30 minutes of install time.


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[chaunymony]

Interesting. I'm going to have to try that. I didn't realize it was an option to deselect both vmpro and 1xp. Very nice!

 

[tlpeter]

It is and so much quicker


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[TheSmash]

Peter - great tip. I'll try that when I next install one.

Thanks

ACSS (SME)

I never touched anything...

 

[tlpeter]

I forgot to mention that you need to install vmpro from the webpage first.
After that you can install the languages that are needed.


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[Albus2]

If you are not so familiar with Linux, the go for windows. It will save you al lot of time when it comes to tasks like upgrading. And you know where the relevant files are and what to do whit them.
On a windows box, you can install your favourite remote support tool. The Linux box is not so easy prepared for this.
I would say, play around with the Linux version in your lab. If you feel comfortable then use it in productive environments.

 

[tlpeter]

Upgrading is just putting a DVD in to the server and rebooting it.
It will ask if you want to upgrade or do a fresh install.
If that is too hard then the engineer better get a different job


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[Albus2]

Well, you need to download a large iso and burn it to a DVD. Then insert it in the DVD drive. This means, you have to be onsite. As far as I know there is no virtual drive available.
There is an option to upgrade via the web control page. But hey, have you done this? It's not easy.
VMPro and 1XP for windows are updated in a couple of minutes, local or remote. No problem.

 

[jamie77]

VMPro and 1XP for windows are updated in a couple of minutes, local or remote. No problem.

Your minutes must be longer than mine!!!!!

Then insert it in the DVD drive. This means, you have to be onsite.

Exactly where you should be upgrading kit!!

;-)

We now go for Linux wherever possible. OXP sucks on Windows, but a dream on Linux.

Jamie Green

Football is not a matter of life and death-It is far more important!!!!

 

[tlpeter]

I personally do not like upgrading from a remote location.
Also upgrading the Linux machine to a new maintenance release is very easy.
Copy the rpm's that are needed to the folder /var/cache/avaya/apps
Then they wil appear on the webpage and show this new version available for upgrading.


Avaya blocked root access but you still can use ssh.

Login with webcontrol and web.
Type "admin" and use "Administrator" as password.
You can change this as you like.
Then type "root" and type the root password.


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