1.1 Preparing to Install PlateSpin Migrate

1.1.1 System Requirements (PlateSpin Server)

PlateSpin Server hosts must meet the following system requirements:

Requirement	Details
Operating System	Any of the following, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine: Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 R2 If you intend to install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 on the Migrate server, then you must install the Migrate server on a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later computer. NOTE:You must activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate.
Processor	Recommended: multi-core, 2 GHz or higher
Virtual Machine	2 or more Virtual CPUs
Memory	Recommended: 8 GB RAM
Disk Space	Minimum 50 GB Additional space might be necessary if you plan to use the same system as a PlateSpin Image Server. The amount of additional space depends on the number and size of workload images that you intend to store on a given image server. See Designating a PlateSpin Image Server in the PlateSpin Migrate 12.1 User Guide.
Database Server	One of the following (local or remote): Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express Edition. A copy of this database software is included in your PlateSpin Migrate software distribution. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Windows Software Components	All Windows hosts (recommended) Ensure that a licensed version of OS is installed. The latest applicable OS updates (service packs, cumulative security updates, drivers, etc.) For Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 systems User Account Control (UAC) disabled. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5. You can download a copy from: .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5 Microsoft IIS 8.0 For more details, see Installing Prerequisite Software on Windows Server 2012 Systems. For Windows Server 2008 R2 User Account Control (UAC) disabled. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5. You can download a copy from: .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5 Microsoft IIS 7.0 For more details, see Installing Prerequisite Software on Windows Server 2008 R2 Systems.

1.1.2 System Requirements (PlateSpin Migrate Client)

You can install the PlateSpin Migrate Client on the PlateSpin Server host or on a separate computer.

Standalone PlateSpin Migrate Client hosts must meet the following system requirements:

Requirement	Details
Operating System	Any of the following, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine: Windows 8.1, 8 Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 NOTE:You should activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate.
Disk Space	Minimum 3 GB
Windows Software Components	Microsoft .NET Framework 2 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 4.5. You can download a copy from Microsoft: .NET Framework 2 SP2 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5

1.1.3 General Guidelines for Server Installation

Follow these installation guidelines for trouble-free installation and operation of PlateSpin Migrate.

Table 1-1 Pre-Installation Checklist

	Guideline	Remarks
	Dedicated Host	Install the PlateSpin Server on a dedicated physical or virtual machine. See also Co-location.
	Credentials	Perform all installation procedures using an account with administrative privileges. For Windows Server 2008 R2 systems, use the built-in Administrator account.
	IP Address	Assign the PlateSpin Server host a static IP address.
	Co-location	Do not co-locate the PlateSpin Server with: Your domain controller Existing Web servers with IIS applications A workload that you intend to migrate by using the product Other PlateSpin software (PlateSpin Protect and PlateSpin Recon)
	Database	If you intend to use your own Microsoft SQL Server database (instead of the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express Edition included in your software distribution), make sure that it is supported and conforms to the product’s database requirements. See Knowledgebase Article 7009809.
	UAC	Disable the User Account Control (UAC).
	Installation Workflow	Install the prerequisite software in the indicated order. Below is a high-level workflow for a typical PlateSpin Migrate installation: Supported operating system, followed by corresponding Windows Updates ASP.NET/IIS, followed by corresponding Windows Updates. (Optional) Enable FIPS-Compliant Data Encryption SQL Server database, followed by applicable Microsoft updates. PlateSpin Server