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 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2

NOTE:You must activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate.

Processor

Minimum 1 GHz

Recommended: multi-core, 2 GHz or higher

Memory

Minimum 2 GB RAM

Recommended: 4 GB

Disk Space

Minimum 15 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 your User Guide.

Database Server

One of the following (local or remote):

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. A copy of this database software is included in your PlateSpin Migrate software distribution.

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Windows Software Components

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 7

  • Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Windows Vista (Business and Ultimate Editions)

  • Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2

  • Windows XP (SP1 and later)

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 or 3.5 SP1. You can download a copy from Microsoft:

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.

Credentials

Perform all installation procedures using an account with administrative privileges. For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems, use the built-in Administrator account.

IP Address

Assign the PlateSpin Server host a static IP address.

Collocation

Do not collocate 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 2005 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

(Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 only) Disable the User Account Control (UAC) during installation.

Installation Workflow

Install the prerequisite software in the indicated order. Below is a high-level workflow for a typical PlateSpin Migrate installation:

  1. Supported operating system, followed by corresponding Windows Updates

  2. ASP.NET/IIS, followed by corresponding Windows Updates.

    1. (Conditional) On 64-bit hosts, configure IIS to run in 32-bit mode

  3. (Optional) Enable FIPS-Compliant Data Encryption

  4. SQL Server database, followed by applicable Microsoft updates.

  5. PlateSpin Server