Search Local and Remote Patch field descriptions

Name Description
Supported Patch File Extensions The patch that you select for installing. Ensure that the patch matches the extensions in this list. For example, *.tar.gz,*.tar.bz,*.gz,*.bz,*.zip,*.tar,*.jar,*.rpm,*.patch.
Choose Media The media options from where you can search for a patch The available options are:
  • Avaya Downloads (PLDS)

    Download the patch files located on the Avaya Product Licensing and Delivery System (PLDS) website, you must enter an Avaya SSO login and password to access this site. The list on this site contains all the templates that your company is entitled to. Each line in the list begins with the sold-to number. Use the sold-to number to select the appropriate template for your site. For more information about a sold-to number, hold the mouse pointer over the number.

  • HTTP

    Download the patch files located on an HTTP server, you must enter the patch location information.

  • SP Server:

    Download the patch files located in the /vsp-template directory in the Console Domain of the System Platform server, you must specify the patch location for the server.

    TipTip
    When you move files from a laptop to the System Platform Server, you may encounter some errors, as System Domain (Dom–0) and Console Domain support only SCP. Most laptops do not support SCP. To enable SCP, download the following two programs:
    • Pscp.exe

    • WinSCP

    For detailed procedures on how to download the programs, search the Internet.

  • SP CD/DVD

    Download the patch files located on a CD-ROM or DVD in the CD/DVD drive on the System Platform server.

  • SP USB Disk

    Download the patch files located on a USB flash drive connected to the server.

  • Local File System

    Download the patch files located in a local file system.

SSO Login The log-in ID to log on to Single Sign On. The system activates this field only when you select the Avaya Downloads (PLDS) option to search for a patch.
SSO Password The password for Single Sign On. The system activates this field only when you select the Avaya Downloads (PLDS) option to search for a patch.
Patch URL The URL of the server where the template files are located. The system activates this field only when you select the HTTP or SP Server option to search for a patch.