Migration checklist

No.	Task	Description
1	Get the backup media.	The backup media contains the following software: System Platform Templates DVD System Platform service packs and software patches. Download any missing components from the PLDS website.
2	Get the migration media.	From the PLDS website, download the following components that are required to migrate to Appliance Virtualization Platform: The latest Appliance Virtualization Platform DVD Appliance Virtualization Platform 7.1.3 installation file, avaya-avp-7.1.0.0.0.x.iso Appliance Virtualization Platform 7.1.3 upgrade bundle, upgrade-avaya-avp-7.1.3.0.0.xx.zip. It is also available in the Appliance Virtualization Platform ISO image in the \avp_upgrade_bundle\upgrade-avaya-avp-7.1.3.0.0.xx.zip folder. The Solution Deployment Manager client, if required OVA files for System Manager and other applications System Manager Release 7.1.3 patch file Release 7.1.3 patch files for other Avaya Aura^® applications Get USB Flash Drive in the FAT32 format.
3	Create a local backup of System Platform and the template data.	Creating a backup of the existing configuration
4	Create a back up of all virtual machines.	Create a backup of each virtual machine. For more information, see the documentation of the application templates. For System Platform Release 6.0, perform the following: Log in to the System Platform console. Navigate to the SAL gateway. Note the values that you need to enter into the new SAL that you create. Onboard SAL is optional, and might not be operational on System Platform. For remote SAL, update with the new values when the migration is complete. For 6.2 or later systems, you must navigate to the Services virtual machine, and record the settings.
5	Record System Platform and template values.	Record the data on the System Platform and template values worksheet. On the Main Console page, note the IP addresses. On Server Management > Network Configuration, note the network configuration settings including DNS. On the Date and Time page, note the NTP and timezone. On Server Management > SNMP Trap Receiver Configuration, note the SNMP settings.
6	Generate the Appliance Virtualization Platform kickstart file.	Generating the Appliance Virtualization Platform kickstart file
7	Configure the USB drive.	Configuring the Appliance Virtualization Platform USB drive
8	Insert the USB drive and Appliance Virtualization Platform DVD into the server and turn on the server.
9	Install Appliance Virtualization Platform.	Deploying Appliance Virtualization Platform
10	Install the Appliance Virtualization Platform patch.	Upgrading Appliance Virtualization Platform from Solution Deployment Manager
11	Verify the Appliance Virtualization Platform installation.
12	Deploy System Manager, Utility Services, and other Avaya Aura^® applications.
13	Install the patches for all Avaya Aura^® applications.