2.1 Downloading the Appliance Software

Installation files for PlateSpin Transformation Manager 1.1 and PlateSpin Migrate Connector 1.1 are available on the Micro Focus Downloads website. Select PlateSpin Transformation Manager, then follow the Download link for PlateSpin Transformation Manager 1.1 in the results. Use your Micro Focus Customer Center account credentials to log in to this site.

PlateSpin Transformation Manager 1.1 and PlateSpin Migrate Connector 1.1 installation files include the following. An instance of the Migrate Connector is automatically installed on the Appliance when you install and configure the Appliance.

Download File Name

Description

PlatespinTM.x86_64-1.1.0.xxx.ovf.zip, where xxx represents the build number.

Where xxx.x is the build number

Contains the OVF file that you use to deploy the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Appliance in your virtualization environment.

platespin--migrate-connector-1.1.0-xxx.noarch.rpm

Where xxx.x is the build number

Contains the files to install a new instance of PlateSpin Migrate Connector 1.1 on your intended Migrate Connector hosts.

ptm_public-key.key

Contains a PlateSpin Transformation Manager Public Key for new installs of remote instances of PlateSpin Migrate Connector on your intended Migrate Connector hosts.

NOTE:To install the Migrate Connector RPM without warnings, you must import the PTM Pubic Key file to your keyring on the intended Migrate Connector host before you install the Connector RPM.

To extract the OVF file:

  1. Extract the PlatespinTM.x86_64-1.1.0.xxx.ovf.zip file on your management workstation so that the PlateSpinTM-version file folder appears.

    Extract the file using a third-party extractor; do not use the default Windows extractor.

  2. Configure the virtualization host server where you will run the appliance. Continue with Section 2.3, Deploying the Appliance and Configuring the Virtual Environment.