Installing packages using the pkgadd command

Optional packages are all packages other than the base packages, which are installed during the Avaya IR software installation. All optional packages are installed using the pkgadd command.

Some packages are for features whose use is controlled using WebLM mechanism (see WebLM licensing). For more information about licensed features, see Licensed features.

To install optional packages:

1. If you are not logged in, log in as root.
2. At the command prompt, enter stop_vs

   The system displays the following message:

   The Voice System is now stopping

   Initiating request to clear all calls in the next 180 seconds.

   Orderly idling of system succeeded

   The Voice System has completely stopped, use the
"Start Voice System" choice from the System Control menu
to restart the Voice System

3. Enter cd /export/optional_features

   This directory contains all of the optional and licensed packages.

4. Enter pkgadd -d . package_name where package_name is the short name for the package you want to install.

   The package installation process starts and displays the following message:

   This package contains scripts which will be executed with
super-user permission during the process of installing
this package.

   Do you want to continue with the installation of
<package_name> [y,n,?]

5. Enter Y for Yes.

   The system displays messages indicating the progress of the package installation. Finally, the system displays the following message:

   Installation of <package_name> was successful.

   This message indicates that the package installation is complete.

6. Repeat Step 4 for additional packages you need to install.

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