VA First Launch

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Virtual appliance first launch


		The "admin" account is no longer available in versions later than v4.x. This account was heavily restricted and did not align with our multi-deployment model (e.g., Azure). Back-end system access remains reserved for system engineers. The "iptadmin" account is now the standard for administrative access.


		It is strongly recommended that you change the password of the "iptadmin" account in the VA OS.

To configure the VM, open the console in the vSphere client and follow these steps:

•Log in to the CLI (The default login credentials are : "iptadmin" and "BTtrade969131!")

•At the prompt, type "configure-system" and press Enter.

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		You can use the [Tab] key to navigate between input fields and the buttons at the bottom..

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IP and Host Configuration


		“Network Configuration” should only be performed from the VM Console. The process temporarily disables the network interface, which will immediately terminate any active SSH sessions.

•Select “Network Configuration” from the Main Menu

•A list of available network interfaces will be displayed.
The current IP address (if assigned) will appear next to each interface, or remain blank if neither a DHCP lease nor a static address is configured.
In most cases, only a single interface is shown. If multiple interfaces are listed, select the correct one and press Enter to continue.

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		The system will attempt to autodetect the current interface settings. If DHCP is available, the fields will automatically populate with the assigned values. However, the system must be configured with a static IP.

•Fill in all fields and Submit
This will immediately apply the static network configuration to the selected interface using the supplied values.
Be sure to review the input requirements listed at the top before submitting.

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•Once the configuration is applied, click OK to continue.

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•The system’s assigned IP address will be displayed in the main menu.

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Web Proxy Configuration (Optional)

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This configuration is optional

It is only needed in environments where internet access must go through a proxy.
Internet access is required during installation and upgrades.

•Select "Web Proxy Configuration" and click OK

•Fill in the required details.
If the proxy does not require user authentication (for example, it relies on IP whitelisting), you only need to provide the Host and Port.
If you provide a Username, you will be prompted for a password on the next screen.

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•To remove proxy configuration, clear all fields and click Next

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•Click Yes to confirm removal

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Time Zone Configuration

•Select “Time Zone Configuration” from the Main Menu

•Choose a Continent

•Choose a Country

•Validate

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The new system time zone, date, and time are displayed. Select OK to continue.

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NTP configuration

•From the Main Menu, select “NTP Configuration”.

•Fill in one or two NTP servers, then click Submit.

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•Select “OK”

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Check NTP

•From the Main Menu, select "Check NTP". When you are finished viewing the details, click OK to continue.

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The first two columns MS are explained below

M : This indicates the mode of the source.

^ means a server

S : This column indicates the selection state of the source.

* indicates the best source which is currently selected for synchronization.

+ indicates other sources selected for synchronization, which are combined with the best source.

- indicates a source which is considered to be selectable for synchronization, but not currently selected.

x indicates a source which chronyd thinks is a falseticker (i.e. its time is inconsistent with a majority of other sources, or sources specified with the trust option).

~ indicates a source whose time appears to have too much variability.

? indicates a source which is not considered to be selectable for synchronization for other reasons (e.g. unreachable, not synchronized, or does not have enough measurements).

Change Password

•From the Main Menu, select "Change Password".

•Enter the new password in the "New" and "Confirm" fields, then click Submit.


		This updates the password for the currently logged-in user, which should be "iptadmin".

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•Select "OK"

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Reboot System

•From the Main Menu, select “Reboot System”.

•When prompted, choose “Yes” to proceed.


		A reboot is not strictly required after configuring the system, but is recommended to ensure a clean state.

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NOTE: The system will reboot immediately after confirming

BT Call Server Configuration

•The remaining configuration can be completed through the Web UI.