Server Administration
HTTP Generic Setup
You can store the same binary file, script file, and settings file on an HTTP server as you can on a TFTP server. TFTP is not supported for 9600 Series SIP IP Telephones. With proper administration, the telephone seeks out and uses that material. Some functionality might be lost by a reset if the HTTP server is unavailable. For more information, see DHCP and File Servers on page 53.
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Important:
The files defined by HTTP server configuration must be accessible from all IP telephones invoking those files. Ensure that the file names match the names in the upgrade script, including case, since UNIX systems are
Note:
Use any HTTP application you want. Commonly used HTTP applications include Apache® and Microsoft® IIS™.
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Important:
To set up an HTTP server:
●Install the HTTP server application.
●Administer the system parameter HTTPSRVR to the address of the HTTP server. Include this parameter in DHCP Option 242, or the appropriate SSON Option.
●Download the upgrade script file and binary file(s) from the Avaya Web site http://www.avaya.com/support to the HTTP server. For more information, see Contents of the Settings File on page 70.
Note:
Many LINUX servers distinguish between upper and lower case names. Ensure that you specify the settings file name 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.
●Administer the system parameter TLSSRVR to the address(es) of the Avaya HTTP server.
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