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Comply with all minimum prerequisites as listed in “Minimum source server prerequisites for
all migrations” (page 34) .
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Make sure that PermitRootLogin and PasswordAuthentication Yes in the /etc/
ssh/sshd_config
file and that thesshd service is running.
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Make sure that GRUB Boot Loader is the primary boot loader on the source server.
Source virtual machine prerequisites
If you are migrating from a source virtual machine, verify that the following prerequisites are
completed:
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Comply with all minimum prerequisites as listed in “Minimum source server prerequisites for
all migrations” (page 34) .
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Make sure that PermitRootLogin andPasswordAuthentication are set toYes in the
/etc/ssh/sshd_config
file and that the sshd service is running.
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Make sure that GRUB Boot Loader is the primary boot loader on the source server.
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Remove guest tools.
Destination physical server prerequisites
If you are migrating to a destination physical server, verify that the following prerequisites are
completed:
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Configure the primary storage controller with drives attached.
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Connect and configure the NIC cards.
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Boot the destination server to the Insight Control server migration ProLiant Boot CD ISO and
make sure that it is running the migration Agent.
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Select the Auto Boot option in step 3 of the migration wizard. For Gen8 servers, Auto Boot
option is only supported.
Destination virtual machine host or virtual machine prerequisites
If you are migrating to a destination virtual machine, verify that the following prerequisites are
completed:
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Select one of the following:
Let Insight Control server migration create the virtual machine automatically, and then
boot it by using the Insight Control server migration Virtual Machine Boot CD ISO for
virtual machines. ◦
◦ Create the virtual machine manually, and then boot the virtual machine manually by using
the Insight Control server migration Virtual Machine Boot CD ISO.
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Verify that the destination virtual machine host has sufficient system resources, including
processor, memory, and disk space to host the migrated virtual machine guest.
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Temporarily disable any antivirus software auto-scans on the destination virtual machine host
to prevent interrupting the migration process. Re-enable the antivirus software after the
migration.
SAN migrations in Windows
Insight Control server migration supports Windows or Linux migrations to destination physical
servers that have Fibre Channel SAN connectivity. To verify that your Fibre Channel HBA is
supported, see HP Insight Management Support Matrix at the following website:
http://www.hp.com/go/insightmanagement/docs
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