1.1 Preparing to Install PlateSpin Migrate

1.1.1 System Requirements for PlateSpin Server

PlateSpin Server hosts must meet the following system requirements:

Table 1-1 Host Requirements for PlateSpin Migrate Server

Requirement	Details
Dedicated host	Physical or virtual server
Operating System	Any of the following Windows Server versions: Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Use Windows 2008 R2 SP1 or higher version if you want to install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express Edition locally on the Migrate server. NOTE: You must activate the Microsoft license for your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate. For installing PlateSpin Migrate server on a Windows Server 2012 R2 domain computer, you must have administrator privileges.
Processor	Recommended (physical): multi-core, 2 GHz or higher Recommended (VM): 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 12.2.1 User Guide.
Database Server	A dedicated Microsoft SQL Server database instance (local or remote), running on one of the following: 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 While multiple PlateSpin Migrate Servers can use the same remote database server, each Migrate Server requires a separate database instance. See Database Server in the PlateSpin Migrate 12.2.1 User Guide.
Prerequisite Software	NOTE:You can install prerequisite software manually or use the PowerShell script provided on the NetIQ download site. See Section 1.2, Installing Prerequisite Software. To perform a batch-file installation of PlateSpin Migrate, you must install Visual C++ 2013 on the host server. See Section 1.2.1, Installing Visual C++ 2013 for Batch-File Installation of PlateSpin Migrate. All Windows hosts (recommended) Ensure that a licensed version of the OS is installed. Apply the latest applicable OS updates (service packs, cumulative security updates, drivers, etc.). For Windows Server 2012 R2 systems Disable User Account Control (UAC). Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5.2. You can download .NET software from Microsoft: .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 Install Microsoft IIS 8.0 For more details, see Installing Prerequisite Software on Windows Server 2012 R2 Systems. For Windows Server 2008 R2 Disable User Account Control (UAC). Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5.2. You can download .NET software from Microsoft: .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 Install Microsoft IIS 7.0 For more details, see Installing Prerequisite Software on Windows Server 2008 R2 Systems.
TLS Protocol	PlateSpin Migrate requires Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and higher to be enabled on the intended PlateSpin Server host. For remote databases, TLS 1.0 is required for the SQL Server host operating system during the installation. After the installation is complete, you can use TLS 1.2 for communications between Migrate server and the SQL Server if the SQL Server supports it.

1.1.2 System Requirements for 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:

Table 1-2 Host Requirements for PlateSpin Migrate Client

Requirement	Details
Operating System	Any of the following, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine: Windows 8.1, 8 Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 NOTE:You must activate the Microsoft license for your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate Client.
Disk Space	Minimum 3 GB
Windows Software Components	Microsoft .NET Framework 2 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 4.5.2. You can download .NET software from Microsoft: .NET Framework 2 SP2 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 .NET Framework 4.5.2
TLS Protocol	PlateSpin Migrate Client requires Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and higher to be enabled on the intended PlateSpin Client host.

1.1.3 General Guidelines for Server Installation

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

Table 1-3 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), ensure that it is supported and conforms to the product’s database requirements. See KB Article 7009809. While multiple PlateSpin Migrate Servers can use the same remote database server, each Migrate Server requires a separate database instance. See Database Server in the PlateSpin Migrate 12.2.1 User Guide.
	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