HTTP Generic Setup

You can store the same application software, script file, and settings file on an HTTP server as you can on a TFTP server. TFTP is not supported for 9600 Series 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.

CAUTION: 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 case-sensitive.

NOTE: Use any HTTP application you want. Commonly used HTTP applications include Apache^® and Microsoft^® IIS.

Important: You must use the Avaya Web configuration server to obtain HTTPS so information is authenticated.

The Avaya Web configuration server does not support backup/restore. If you intend to use HTTP for backup/restore purposes, you must use an HTTP server that is independent of the Avaya Web configuration server.

To set up an HTTP server:

• Install the HTTP server application.
• Administer the system parameters HTTPSRVR and CODESRVR to the address(es) of the HTTP server. Include these parameters in DHCP Option 242, or the appropriate SSON Option.
• Download the upgrade script file and application 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.

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.