Http; Http Generic Setup - Avaya 4600 Series Administrator's Manual

HTTP

This section gives general guidance to set up an HTTP server for downloading software
updates to 4600 Series IP Telephones.
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CAUTION:
The files defined by HTTP server configuration must be accessible from all IP
CAUTION:
telephones invoking those files. Ensure that the file names match the names in
the upgrade script, including case, since UNIX systems are case-sensitive.
Note:
Use any HTTP application you want. In addition to the HTTP application on the
Note:
Avaya S8300 Media Server, other commonly used HTTP applications include
Apache and Microsoft IIS.
HTTP and HTTPS does not apply to the 4690 IP Telephone.

HTTP Generic Setup

These are the phases involved in setting up an HTTP server:
Install the HTTP server application.
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Administer the system parameter HTTPSRVR to the address(es) of the HTTP server.
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Include this parameter in DHCP Option 176, or the appropriate SSON Option.
Download the upgrade script file and application file(s) from the Avaya Web site
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http://www.avaya.com/support
Note:
Many LINUX servers distinguish between upper and lower case names. Ensure
Note:
that you specify the 46xxsettings filename accurately, as well as the names and
values of the data within the file.
If you choose to enhance the security of your HTTP environment by using Transport Layer
Security (TLS), you also need to:
Install the TLS server application.
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Administer the system parameter TLSSRVR to the address(es) of the Avaya HTTP server.
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Note:
TLS is supported only on an Avaya server.
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to the HTTP server.
Issue 5 November 2006
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