Introduction
6 Avaya IP Telephone File Server Application Reference Guide
Combine the Avaya IP Telephone File Server Application with the DHCP functions of a RedHat
Linux or Windows server for a single server solution for 4600 and 9600 Series IP Telephone
system setup requirements.
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Important:
Important: This document covers the 4600 Series IP Telephones and the 9600 Series IP
Telephones. References to TFTP and FTP apply only to 4600 Series IP
Telephones. References to HTTP and HTTPS apply to both series of telephones,
except for HTTP backup/restore, which applies only to 9600 Series IP
Telephones.
Figure 1: Operational Concept
There are specific application extensions to:
● Define which IP addresses can download software for initial, limited deployment testing.
● Proactively monitor the server with a dedicated WatchDog process.
● Provide a highly available server pair under Linux using HeartBeat.
● Unpack and distribute IP telephone firmware automatically using secure HTTPS protocol.
● Use secure HTTPS protocol to back up user data to central file servers.