Administering The Media Server - Avaya Communication Manager Administrator's Manual

Administering the Media Server

The Avaya media server contains the call-processing software of Avaya Communication
Manager, and controls its operation over the corporate network. Some of the primary functions
controlled by the media server are:
Backing up and restoring call processing, server, and security data.
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Checking server and process status.
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Administering network features for the media server such as SNMP service, enabling or
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disabling the modem (if used), enabling FTP services, and installing license and
authentication files.
Installing new software and reconfiguring the server as needed.
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Performing routine diagnostics and troubleshooting such as viewing alarms and system
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logs, and running tests if needed.
Accessing the Media Server Web Interface
Media Server tasks are performed using the Media Server Web Interface. This browser-based
server administration tool is an easy-to-use graphical user interface for performing the server
administration tasks listed above. It contains an extensive help system that describes all Web
screens and media server procedures. This section covers highlights of media server
administration.
The Web Interface can be accessed through the corporate LAN connection to the G700 Media
Gateway, or through the Services Ethernet interface on the front of the media server connected
to a laptop PC using a crossover cable. Details on how to configure a laptop for a direct
connection are in the online help and in Welcome to the Avaya S8300 Media Server and Avaya
G700 Media Gateway.
To access the media server, you must log in as follows:
1. Open a compatible Internet browser on your computer. Currently only Internet Explorer 5.x
(Avaya recommends 5.5 with Service Pack 2) and Netscape 4.7x are supported.
2. In the Address (or Location) field of your browser, type the IP address or name of the
Avaya media server. Press Enter.
LAN access by IP address. If you are logging into the administrative interface over the
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corporate local area network, you can type the media server's unique IP address in
standard dotted-decimal notation, such as http://192.152.254.201.
LAN access by server name. If the server has already been configured and if the
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corporate LAN includes a domain name service (DNS) server that has been
administered with the servers' names, you can type the server's name into the address
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