6.1 Analyzing Device Drivers with PlateSpin Analyzer (Windows)

Before running a workload failback to a physical machine, use the PlateSpin Analyzer to identify potential driver problems and correct them beforehand.

NOTE:PlateSpin Analyzer currently supports only Windows workloads.

  1. On your PlateSpin Server host, start the Analyzer.Client.exe program, located in the following directory:

    \Program Files\PlateSpin Protect Server \PlateSpin Analyzer

  2. Make sure that the network selection is Default, then select the required machine in the All Machines drop-down list.

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

  4. Click Analyze.

    Depending on the number of inventoried workloads 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 6-1 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 migration 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 6-2 PlateSpin Analyzer Test Results Tab

Section

Details

System Test

Validates that the machine fulfills minimum hardware and operating system requirements.

Hardware Support

Checks the workload for 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 migration 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.