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. Add an account that when used provides access to the Linux bash prompt. Refer to the completed technical requirements forms:
- Start an SSH session. At the command prompt type su root. When prompted enter the 'root' user password.
- Use the command useradd NAME; where NAME is the account name to create and hit enter.
- Use the command passwd NAME; where NAME is the account name created above and hit enter. Enter the password then hit enter (need to do this twice).
- Enter the command chage –M 99999 NAME; where NAME is the account created above and hit enter to set the System Manager account password to not expire.
Configuring RTCP
Navigate to the Media Servers Web administration interface then Home > System Configuration > Media Processing > General Settings. Add a Dual Unicast Monitoring Server. 
Figure 44 – Media Server RTCP
Populate the fields as per the table below and then click 'Save'.
- The Media Server will require a restart before it begins to send RTCP data.
AMS Syslog Field Description
Field | Setting |
|---|---|
Monitoring Server IP | IP Address of the VSM probe (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Monitoring Server Port | 5005 – see 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.
Media Server Syslog
AMS Syslog Field Description
Field | Setting |
|---|---|
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.
SNMP is configured via the AMS Web Administration interface then System Configuration> Network Settings> SNMP.
AMS SNMP
Click on SNMP> Users, then select 'Add'. 
AMS SNMP User
Administer this user as SNMP V3 or 2c using the SNMP details captured in the Technical Requirements Document. Once administered click 'Save'.
AMS SNMP User Field Description
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
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 |
Click on SNMP> Agent Settings. 
AMS 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 form the drop down menu.
Once administered click 'Save'.
AMS SNMP Agent Field Descriptions
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
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 |
Click on SNMP> Destinations>
Under General Settings check the 'SNMP Alarm Delivery Traps' box.
Add a Trap Destination and a Trap Route using details from the technical requirements forms.
AMS Add Trap Destination Field Descriptions
Field | Setting |
|---|---|
Destination Address | The VSM probe IP Address |
Destination Port | 162 |
AMS Add Route Destination Field Descriptions
Field | Setting |
|---|---|
Destination Address | The VSM probe IP Address |
Trap Unlocked | Checked |
Version | v1/2c or v3 |
User | SNMP User created earlier |
Description | Free text field, optional. |
Once administered click 'Save'.
Web Portal Configuration
Add AMS
Login to the VSM web portal using your credentials and password. For the particular customer, select Service Desk > Equipment Locations. Right-click on the Equipment Location (Appliance) that will serve this particular AMS: 
Web Portal - All Equipment Locations
Click on Manage Equipment.
Web Portal – Manage Equipment
Click on Add Equipment.
A form will open which you can populate with the equipment details as per table 25.
If you are adding more than one piece of the same equipment type check the 'Add another' box at the bottom of the form and the bulk of the configuratuon will be carried over for the next item.
Web Portal – Add Equipment 
Web Portal – Add Media Server
Web Portal – Add Media Server Field Description
Field | Setting |
|---|---|
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 server (refer to technical requirements forms) |
Site | Friendly name for site (where this server is located) |
Complete the Equipment tab fields, and then click on the SNMP Query tab.
Click on the down arrow, and select the SNMP verion you wish VSM to use for querying the server:
SNMP V1 or V2
Web Portal – Media Server SNMP V1/V2 Query
Media Server SNMP V1/V2 Field Descriptions
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
Version | V1, V2 |
SNMP Community String | Community String as administered on the server |
SNMP V3
Web Portal – Media Server SNMP V3 Query
Media Server SNMP V3 Field Description
Fields | Setting |
|---|---|
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) |
Once all fields are populated Click on the Test Access button. This will test that VSM can connect to the server using the settings you have entered:
Web Portal – ACM Test Access
Both Access and SNMP should return success. If not, trouble-shoot the configuration.
- The Access test ensures the VSM probe can connect to, and login using the account configured.
- The SNMP test ensures an SNMP query can be run.
Once testing is successful, click Add.