Avalara CloudConnect

CloudConnect Setup Guide

Installation Recommendations

1.The preferred implementation is at least two (2) CloudConnect systems for redundancy. Each unit should require only 1U of rack space. Each unit requires two (2) power outlets, each in separate PDU’s, and one (1) Ethernet port. The four (4) Ethernet ports are bonded by default and either may be used. The fifth port is for IPMI.

1. The preferred implementation is to place all CloudConnect systems in a Private DMZ. This DMZ should allow inbound only from the customer’s network and outbound to the Internet. The systems are fully firewalled and only expose the AvaTax API and only communicates out to Avalara to get content, customer data and security updates. Avalara’s preference is that the system uses a private IP address.

Initial Setup

Once powered on, the LCD will display a booting message and then begin scrolling after approximately one minute. At this point the system is ready to be configured. The system defaults to DHCP. The address it acquires will be displayed on the LCD. To change to static IP address:
1. Use the LCD up/down buttons to select “CHANGE IP” and confirm the selection by using the green checkmark button.
2. Choose the adapter “bond0” by using the up/down buttons and confirm the selection by using the green checkmark button.
3. The following information needs to be confirmed in order: STATIC/DHCP, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET, GATEWAY, DNS 1, DNS 2. Use the up/down buttons to change values and the left/right buttons to change the position. Use the green checkmark button to confirm selections and the red X button to cancel tasks.
4. The system will set the IP address and should be available after a minute.