In this section:

Overview

These instructions support configuring the SBC SWe Edge Quick Launch; Ribbon recommends this procedure for all users. To deploy the VM manually, refer to Deploying an SBC SWe Edge from the Azure Marketplace.

The SBC SWe Edge is a Microsoft-certified virtualized Session Border Controller (SBC) designed to provide small and mid-sized businesses interworking, security, and survivability for unified communications. The SBC SWe Edge is available for deployment in Azure as a BYOL (Bring Your Own License); it will be created as a virtual machine (VM) hosted in Azure. 

These instructions include how to configure and deploy the SBC SWe Edge in Microsoft Azure teams client on site via SIP trunk. All configuration commands are via Azure Portal.

SBC SWe Edge in Azure - Network Topology

Step 1: Review Prerequisites

This section details the Microsoft Azure cloud computing requirements for hosting the SBC SWe Edge VM and SBC SWe Edge related resources.

Microsoft Azure Subscription

A Microsoft Azure subscription (with credit) is required. Refer to Microsoft Azure.

Azure Resource created by the "SBC SWe Edge Quick Launch" Requirements

Azure Requirements for SWe Edge Virtual Machines

ResourceDescription
Resource group

Required by Azure to host the SBC SWe Edge VM and SSBC SWe Edge related resource. Resource types are assigned into a resource group.

Virtual network

Interconnects SBC SWe Edge with other equipment, inside and outside Azure.

Virtual subnet

Hosts the SBC SWe Edge IP addresses (SBC SWe Edge support 2 to 5 Network Adapters that require separate subnets).

Azure Virtual Machine RequirementsRefer to Virtual Machine Requirements - Microsoft Azure.
Public IP Address

Dynamic Public IP address associated with a Public FQDN for Management Port.

Static Public IP address for Media Port.

Network Interface

Connect SBC SWe Edge to a Virtual Subnet.

Network Security Group

ACL that protects SBC SWe Edge VM.

Managed Disk

Contains SBC SWe Edge Operating System.

Step 2: Deploy SBC SWe Edge From Azure Marketplace

When the SBC SWe Edge is deployed via Azure Marketplace, the image automatically appears in the general list of available images in Azure Portal. Deploy the SBC SWe Edge as follows:

  1. Connect to the Azure portal. Refer to portal.azure.com.

  2. From the menu, click Create a Resource.

  3. In the search bar, enter Ribbon and click <Enter>. Select SBC SWe Edge Quick Launch and click Enter.

  4. Review the product description and click Create.

  5. Click the Basics tab.

  6. Select a Subscription.
  7. Select Resource group (click Create new to create a Resource group automatically, or from the drop down box, select a Resource group previously created (i.e, SWeLite 1)
  8. Select a Region.

  9. In Virtual machine name field, enter SBCSWeLite.

  10. Select the Required # of simultaneous calls.

  11. Click Next: Virtual Machine Settings .

  12. In Virtual machine size, the Virtual Machine size is pre-selected by Ribbon as the recommended size. If you require another size, click Change size to select the applicable VM size. To determine the required VM size, refer to Transcoding Capacity - Microsoft Azure Cloud Deployment in  Calculating Virtual Machine Requirements for an SBC SWe Edge. Supported VM sizes include:

    1. B1ms

    2. B2s

    3. DS1_v2

    4. DS3_v2

  13. Select the storage account for the Virtual Machine's Serial diagnostics.

  14. Click Next: Networking Settings.

  15. In SBC SWe Edge's virtual network, the network is pre-selected by Ribbon. If you require another network, select from the drop down list.
  16. In Management interface subnet, the subnet is pre-selected by Ribbon. If you require another subnet, select from the drop down list.
  17. In Signaling & media interface 1 subnet, the subnet is pre-selected by Ribbon. If you require another subnet, select from the drop down list.

  18. Click Next: SBC SWe Edge Settings.

  19. In SBC SWe Edge Management User Interface, enter the Username, Password, and Confirm Password.
  20. In the DNS Domain Name field, enter the DNS Domain name used by the SBC SWe Edge (i.e., Domain1.com).

  21. Click Next: Review + create.
    A screen indicates validation of the VM has passed.

  22. Review the information.

  23. Click Create.

Step 3: Connect to SBC SWe Edge via Azure Portal

Connect to the SBC SWe Edge via Azure Portal as follows:

  1. Access the Azure portal. Refer to portal.azure.com.

  2. From the menu, click Resource Groups.

  3. Click the Resource Group used above (for example, SweLite1).

  4. Click Settings > Deployment.

  5. Click ribboncommunications.ribbon_sbc_swe-lite_wizard_preview.

  6. Click Outputs. Take note of the SBC SWe Edge Management FQDN and public IP recommended for Teams Direct Routing.

  7. Connect to SBC SWe Edge Management FQDN.


For detailed information on reserving a VM resource, refer to Reserving a VM Resource in Azure.

Step 4: License Installation

Trial License Installation

If you are installing an SBC SWe Edge instance in Azure for a trial or demonstration deployment, you can use the 30 day trial license that is included with SBC SWe Edge in Azure by default. If your trial or demonstration deployment lasts for more than 30 days, proceed to Obtaining and Installing a Permanent SWe Edge Trial License. For more information, refer to SBC SWe Edge Trial Offer for Public Cloud Deployment.

Production License Installation

If you are installing an SBC SWe Edge instance to carry live/production enterprise traffic, proceed to Obtaining and Installing an SBC SWe Edge Production Node-Locked License.