2.4 Analyzing Machines with PlateSpin Analyzer

Before you begin any large-scale conversion projects, you should identify potential conversion problems and correct them beforehand. Use the PlateSpin® Analyzer utility to determine whether discovered machines are suitable for conversion jobs.

To open PlateSpin® Analyzer:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Analyze Servers.

    The PlateSpin Analyzer window opens.

  2. Select the required Portability Suite Network and the required machines to analyze.

  3. (Optional) To reduce the analysis time, limit the scope of machines to a specific language.

  4. (Optional) To analyze machines in the inventory of a different Portability Suite Server, click Connect, then specify the required Portability Suite Server URL and valid credentials.

  5. Click Analyze.

    Depending on the number of discovered machines you select, the analysis might take a few seconds to several minutes.

Analyzed servers are listed in the left pane. Select a server to view test results in the right pane. Test results can be any combination of the following:

Table 2-3 Status Messages in PlateSpin Analyzer Test Results

Result

Description

Passed

The machine passed the PlateSpin® Analyzer tests.

Warning

One or more tests returned warnings for the machine, indicating potential conversion issues. Click the hostname to see the details.

Failed

One or more tests failed for this machine. Click the hostname to see the details and obtain more information.

The Summary tab provides a listing of the number of machines analyzed and not checked, as well as those that passed the test, failed the test, or were assigned a warning status.

The Test Results tab provides the following information:

Table 2-4 PlateSpin Analyzer Test Results Tab

Section

Details

System Test

Validates that the machine fulfills Portability Suite’s minimum hardware and operating system requirements.

Take Control Hardware Support

Checks for source hardware compatibility.

Target Hardware Support

Checks hardware compatibility for use as a target physical machine.

Software Test

Checks for applications that must be shut down for Live Transfer, and databases that should be shut down during Live Transfer to guarantee transactional integrity.

Incompatible Application Test

Verifies that applications known to interfere with the conversion process are not installed on the system. These applications are stored in the Incompatible Application Database. To add, delete or edit entries in this database, select Incompatible Application from the Tools menu.

The Properties tab provides detailed information about a selected machine.

For more information about using PlateSpin® Analyzer and understanding the results, see Knowledge Base Article Q20478.