Migrate Server Backup Manager

This document provides information on how to move/migrate Server Backup Manager from one physical computer to another.

A Backup Manager migration involves the following elements:
* *Old Computer* \- The physical machine where you have your current Backup Manager installation.
* *New Computer* \- The physical machine to which you are moving (migrating) your Backup Manager.



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* Your current computer is having hardware problems and is no longer reliable.
* During backup/restore procedures, it becomes clear that processing power is not sufficient to perform all tasks quickly and reliably; however, the current computer cannot be scaled up any further.


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Follow the instructions below to move/migrate a Server Backup Manager installation to a new computer.

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It is assumed that you have prepared a New Computer according to these requirements:
* [System Requirements - Server Backup Manager for Linux|ServerBackup:System Requirements - Server Backup Manager for Linux]
* [System Requirements - Server Backup Manager for Windows|ServerBackup:System Requirements - Server Backup Manager for Windows].



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h3. Step 1 - Installing a new Backup Manager

First, install Server Backup Manager on the new computer. See:
* [Install Server Backup Manager on Windows]
* [Install Server Backup Manager on Linux].

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h3. Step 2 - Shutting Down Backup Manager Service

Stop the Backup Manager on the *New Computer*.



h5. Linux Installations

If your Backup Manager is installed on Linux, then the Linux Backup Manager can be stopped using this command:

{code}/etc/init.d/cdp-server stop
{code}


The "cdpserver stopped" message will appear.

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h5. Windows Installations

If your Backup Manager is installed on Windows, then the Windows Backup Manager can be stopped via the "Services" utility. Perform the following steps.

1. Click the Windows "Start" button, and then start the "Run" program. The "Run" window will be opened.

Type in the "*services.msc*" command, and then click *OK*.


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2. The "Services" window will be opened.

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3. Find the "Backup Manager" service. Right-click on it, and then choose "Stop" in the drop-down menu. The service will be stopped.

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h5. Linux Installations

1. Open a terminal program on your Linux computer. Go to the Backup Manager's location, and list all files and folders using these commands:

{code}
cd /usr/sbin/r1soft
ls -al
{code}

2. Remove the {{log}}, {{config}}, and {{data}} folders using the {{rm}} command:

{code}
rm -rf /usr/sbin/r1soft/data /usr/sbin/r1soft/conf /usr/sbin/r1soft/log
{code}
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Use the {{rm \-r}} command with caution; if you mistype the directory, the command will delete everything, without asking for confirmation. Find more information here: [Using rmdir and rm commands|http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2009/06/how-to-linux-delete-directory-using-rmdir-rm-command/]

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h5. Windows Installations


1. Open the Windows Explorer program (e.g., click Start > Run > {{%windir%\explorer.exe}}) or another file browser, and go here: {{C:\Program Files\Idera Server Backup}} (this is the default path; but the Backup Manager may be installed on the disk {{D:}} too).

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2.Choose the {{conf}}, {{data}}, and {{log}} folders, and delete them. To do this, right-click them and choose "Delete" in the displayed context menu. The folders will disappear.

!Conf_data_log folders_Delete_English.png!

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h3. Step 4 - Copying "log", "config," and "data" from the Old Computer

In this step, you will copy the "log", "config," and "data" folders from the *Old* Computer to the *New* one.


h5. Linux Installations

1. If your new computer has an SSH daemon running, you can use the {{scp}} command for copying the "log," "config," and "data" folders:

{code}
scp -r /path/to/folder/ user@targethost:/target/path/
{code}

Explanation of this command:

2. Type this command correctly, and then enter "yes" to confirm that you want to continue connecting. Then enter the user's password.

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Once the folder has been copied, it can be found in the new computer.

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If you are not sure about any part of this step, carefully read the information on this page: [Remote file copy program|http://linux.about.com/od/commands/l/blcmdl1_scp.htm]

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h5. Windows installations

1. Open the Windows Explorer program (e.g., click Start > Run > %windir%\explorer.exe) or another file browser, and go to {{C:\Program Files\Idera Server}} Backup (this is the default path; but the Backup Manager may be located on the {{D:}} drive also).

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2. Choose the "conf," "data," and "log" folders and *copy* them. To do this, right-click on them and select "Copy" in the displayed context menu. The folders will be copied to the Windows Clipboard.

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3. *Paste* those three folders to the "Backup Manager" folder on your new computer. If your new computer is located in the same LAN and is accessible, we assume you have full permissions (Read & Write) for the "Idera Backup Manager" folder.

!Conf_data_log folders_Paste_English.png!


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The Linux Backup Manager can be started using this command:

{code}/etc/init.d/cdp-server start
{code}

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The "cdpserver started" message will appear.





You can also check whether this service has been started by typing the {{cdp-server status}} command and pressing <Enter>.
{code}/etc/init.d/cdp-server status
{code}
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h5. Windows Installations

1. Access the "Services" window as described above in *Step 2*.

2. Find the "Backup Manager" service, right-click on it, and choose the "Start" command in the displayed context menu.

!Services window_Service starting.png!

The service will be started.

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All information concerning the License Key Reactivation can be found here: [Reactivate the Server Backup Manager license]

After completing this procedure, your Disk Safe data will be safely placed in the New Computer's storage.


All information concerning Disk Safe copying can be found here: [Copy or move disk safes]

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1) This procedure is as simple as installing the Backup Manager on the new hardware with the standard installer;
2) Shutting down the Backup Manager service;
3) Removing the "log," "config," and "data" directories;
4) Copying the "log," "config," and "data" directories form other Server;
5) Starting the Backup Manager;

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Instructions on how to migrate Server Backup Manager to another machine.
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