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There are two parts to the configuration, the first being the server(s) under management, and the second being the supporting configuration on the web portal. Both are covered in this chapter.
The Media Server Configuration
Adding a new AMS Login
Create an Administrator account. The VSM Probe requires access with Administrative rights.
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If you do not have root access, your Business Partner or Avaya may be able to create this account on your behalf, or you can use the ‘cust’ credentials instead. |
Configuring RTCP
Navigate to the Media Servers Web administration interface then Home > System Configuration > Media Processing > General Settings. Add a Dual Unicast Monitoring Server.
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Note: A single Equipment Location can support multiple RTCP Receivers. Each individual ACM and its adjuncts should report to a separate discrete RTCP Receiver using a unique port for each. |
Configuring Syslog
Navigate to the Media Servers Web administration interface then Home > System Configuration > Logging Settings. Add a Syslog Destination Server.
Field | Setting |
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Server Address | IP Address of the VSM probe (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Port | 514 |
Configuring SNMP
SNMP is used to capture alarms raised by AMS and to query the AMS for information. The VSM Probe Server must be added as a destination for SNMP traps.
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Fields | Setting |
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Security Name | SNMP Community String (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Description | Free text field to name this user is desired |
Version | Select the version of SNMP used to query this device v1/v2c, v3. |
Access rights | read-only |
Authentication Mode (V3) | SHA (recommended) |
Authentication Password (V3) | Password |
Privacy Mode (V3) | DES (recommended) |
Privacy Password (V3) | Password |
Agent Settings
Click on SNMP> Agent Settings.
Under General Settings, check the 'Agent Enabled' box and ensure the port is set to 161.
Referring to the SNMP user you created in the last step, enable either Version 3 or Version 1/2c and then select the SNMP User you created from the drop-down menu.
Once administered click 'Save'.
AMS SNMP Agent Field Descriptions
Fields | Setting |
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Agent Enabled | Checked |
Port Number | 161 |
System Location | Free text optional field |
System Contact | Free text optional field |
System Name | Free text optional field |
Version 3 – Enabled | Checked if SNMP user was created as V3 |
User | Select the SNMP user you created |
Version 1/2c - Enabled | Checked if SNMP user was created as V1/2c |
User | Select the SNMP user you created |
Trap Destinations
Click on SNMP> Destinations.
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Once administered click 'Save'.
Web Portal Configuration
Add AMS
Log in to the VSM web portal using your credentials and password.
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A form will open which you can populate with the equipment details as per this table.
Select the Vendor 'Avaya' and the Product 'Media Server'.
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Field | Setting |
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Vendor | Avaya |
Product | Media Server |
Equipment Name | Friendly name (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Username | Username (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Password | Password (refer to technical requirements forms) |
IP Address/Host Name | IP Address or Hostname of the server (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Site | Friendly name for the site (where this server is located) |
SNMP
Complete the Equipment tab fields, and then click on the SNMP Query tab.
Click on the down arrow, and select the SNMP version you wish VSM to use for querying the server:
SNMP V1 or V2
Media Server SNMP V1/V2 Field Descriptions
Fields | Setting |
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Version | V1, V2 |
SNMP Community String | Community String as administered on the server |
SNMP V3
Media Server SNMP V3 Field Description
Fields | Setting |
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Version | V3 |
Username | SNMP V3 Username (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Authentication Protocol | SHA |
Authentication Password | Password (refer to technical requirements) |
Privacy Protocol | DES |
Privacy Password | Password (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Test Access
Once all fields are populated Click on the 'Test Access' button.
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