Documentation map for Avaya Aura^® application upgrade tasks

The document covers:

• Fully automated upgrade flows or automated migration process by using System Manager Solution Deployment Manager. For example, Communication Manager and Session Manager.

• Semi-automated upgrade flow to migrate the Avaya Aura^® applications by manually taking a backup, deploying OVA, and manually restoring the data. For example, Application Enablement Services. For more information, see the Upgrading and migrating to <Avaya Aura^® application> document for the specific release.

Task	Document
Download the OVA files and feature pack files of Avaya Aura® applications that you want to deploy or upgrade from the Avaya Support website at http://support.avaya.com. Note For information about the upgrade sequence and the required patches, see the latest Avaya Aura® Release Notes for the specific release on the Avaya Support website.	-
Obtaining the supported server and installing the server for Avaya-provided appliance deployments.	Installation procedures for servers supported in Release 7.1.3.
Installing Appliance Virtualization Platform.	This document
Installing the Solution Deployment Manager client if System Manager is unavailable.	Deploying Avaya Aura® applications from System Manager
Ensuring that System Manager is installed and operational.	Deploying Avaya Aura® applications from System Manager
Upgrading System Manager if required using the Solution Deployment Manager client.	Upgrading Avaya Aura® System Manager
Configuring SNMP for successful discovery of elements, such as Communication Manager and Session Manager.	"Managing inventory" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Adding elements or automatically discovering applications and associated devices.	"Managing inventory" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Setting up PLDS or alternate source.	"Solution deployment and upgrades" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Setting up the software library.	"Solution deployment and upgrades" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Refreshing software.	"Solution deployment and upgrades" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Analyzing the software.	"Solution deployment and upgrades" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Downloading the entitled software.	"Solution deployment and upgrades" in Administering Avaya Aura® System Manager
Running the preupgrade check.	This document
Upgrading the application.	This document
Checking preupgrade or upgrade job status	This document
Installing the service pack or feature pack	This document
Post upgrade tasks. For example: Creating a backup of new system. Installing the ASG file.	Upgrading <Avaya Aura application>. For example, for postupgrade tasks for Communication Manager, see Upgrading to Avaya Aura® Communication Manager.
Verifying the upgrade or migration.	For initial verification, see the Upgrade Management page. For complete verification procedure, see the appropriate upgrade document. For example for upgrading Session Manager, see Upgrading Avaya Aura® Session Manager.