topic Re: XMC to XIQ Migration in ExtremeCloud IQ- Site Engine Management Center

XMC to XIQ Migration

Johnny69 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:02:05 GMT

Hi,

I am in the process of retireing an old instance of xmc and moving everything over to xiq.

In terms of migrating all the data, it should be as simple as importing the database backup from the xmc to the xiq, right? Are there any caveats or things to be aware of when performing this migration ?

Re: XMC to XIQ Migration

Ash_Finch — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:15:37 GMT

Hi Johnny,

Presume you're moving to XIQ-SE rather than XIQ (Cloud) - see here: https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000106897&q=upgrade%20xmc%20to%20xiq-se
Looks like the main pre-req is around the licence type in use.

Re: XMC to XIQ Migration

Stefan_K_ — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:17:58 GMT

Hi Johnny,

basically yes, but you could miss some things (firmware, scripts, manual configs...)

you can follow this guide: https://documentation.extremenetworks.com/netsight/8.5/XMC_8.5_Migrating_or_Upgrading_to_a_64-bit_XMC_Engine.pdf?_ga=2.37524256.1696074112.1692794911-251517859.1635268311

This is far more than you need, but a good source of information.

Re: XMC to XIQ Migration

Johnny69 — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:30:49 GMT

Is there any risk in having two managament instances working against the same inventory?

Ie, do i need to close down the first one before migrating the data to the newer XIQ

Re: XMC to XIQ Migration

Stefan_K_ — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:05:27 GMT

Do you also have ExtremControl in use? this could cause problems.

Re: XMC to XIQ Migration

Johnny69 — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:23:58 GMT

No. But we will probably close down the old XMC instance, just in case.