Upgrading an Existing S8300B to R2.x
4. Select the FTP for the backup method and fill in the appropriate fields with information
provided by the customer.
5. Click Start Backup to back up the files.
Note:
The backup and restore processes use the ping service to check connectivity to
Note:
the backup server. If a backup or restore operation fails, ensure that the ping
service is enabled.
i. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Security select Firewall.
ii. In the Service column, find ping.
The checkboxes for both Input to Server and Output from Server should be
checked.
6. To check the status of the backup:
a. Under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup History.
b. Select the backup file and click Check Status to open the Backup History Results
screen.
When the backup is finished, the Backup History Results screen displays
The final status for your backup job is shown below.
For each backup set, the message
BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
displays, if the set was backed up successfully.
7. If the AUDIX options are available, repeat Steps 3–6 for AUDIX Announcements.
Installing new license and
authentication files, if necessary
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Transferring files from a CD or laptop
or password file.
For an upgrade, you need to install a license file when:
Upgrading to a new major release of Communication Manager (for example, R2.x to R3.x)
Changing the feature set
336 Installation and Upgrades for Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server
on page 341 if you are not installing a new license