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Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Jason2 — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:23:00 GMT

Hi

I need to migrate my Netsight server from a Windows 2003 server to a Windows 2008 server. What are the steps to go about this?

I think I have an idea how to do this but wanted to get the steps clarified.

Thanks

RE: Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Mike_Thomas — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 03:13:00 GMT

First, find out where your backups are located and copy out the whole directory.
In Console, Go to 'Tools->Options->Database Backup'and locate the Database Backup Path there.
Once the other server is up and installed, you can pull in that database by reviewing the following.

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/How_To/How-to-restore-a-Netsight-Database

RE: Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Ronald_Dvorak — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:50:00 GMT

The DB backup doesn't include all the Netsight Suite data.

Here some more files that need to be saved/restored....
https://community.extremenetworks.com/extreme/topics/backup-netsight-which-data

This list isn't complete as Extreme Networks wasn't able to deliver a full list that describe the whole backup/restore process of the Netsight Suite.

-Ron

RE: Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Jason2 — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:24:00 GMT

Thanks for your answers I shall be doing this on friday! As I am upgrading my netsight as well from version 4.0.0.9.3 to the latest will I need to do this upgrade before migrating the database or can I simply restore the database onto a clean install version 6.*.* ?

RE: Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Ronald_Dvorak — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:24:00 GMT

You should never restore a DB with a different version = don't import a 4.0 backup into a 6.x installation.

-Ron

RE: Migrating Netsight from one server to another

Jason2 — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:26:00 GMT

Thanks Ron, I will firstly upgrade my net sight to 6 then restore the database on a new install of the same level