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Master Server Migration

P_Kesavan
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Hello All ,

I have a requirement to move master server data from one site to different site , as we retireing that site entirely.

Existing Master : Windows 2k8 R2 , 773

New Master      :  Windows 2k12 773

 

In  my existing master server , I have the following :

1. VTL

2. Library 

3. MSDP (only for replication , i do not need the data anymore)

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How to plan this catalog migration :

1 ) Now , Is it fine if move the image database from my old master to new master ?

or 

2 ) Move the entire catalog from the old master to new master ?

Please advice .

Kesavan.P
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RiaanBadenhorst
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I understand, what I'm saying is that the comms is from DD to DD, so an additional address on master or media will probably not make a difference and is probably not required.

Master/media talks to DD1 across the IP its using currently for backup. As is, that address would be used by DD1 to talk to DD2. If you want to use a specific address for replication, you can add DD1-1 to talk to DD2-1, but when the master talks to it, it would still do so across DD1.

Feel free to explain the network layout if you want.

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RiaanBadenhorst
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If you can retain the name of the master you can just do a catalog restore on the new master. If not, you'll need consulting services to migrate/merge into the new master

Thanks @RiaanBadenhorst

Point 1 :

In  my case , i have the possbility to keep the same master name on the new site but not the same IP address.

Will that Ip change cause any issue ?

 

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Point 2 :

Going forward i do not need those old STU , Poilcy names so if restore only the image database .. will i be able to complete the migration successfully . or going with entire catalog would be most effective ?

 

Kesavan.P

RiaanBadenhorst
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You have to restore the full catalog as the image and mediadb are interrelated. You can delete unwanted storage units, policies, etc afterwards.

@RiaanBadenhorst- I got it and Thanks for that .

One last question :

I am planning to add one more NIC to all my master and media servers which will be used for replications from site 1 to site 2 DD.

But i would want to use the existing prod IP for backup purpose which is being used all these days .

I assume , backups will not be affected due to new addition of NICs right ?

 

 

 

Kesavan.P

RiaanBadenhorst
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Dd replication doesn't go via the master/media. Is direct from dd to dd so no need for additional nics

@RiaanBadenhorst

Thanks for the reply !! But let me explain you the scenerio here in my case.

I have the existing backup setup which has the production is being used.

I am adding one more IP to my mater , Media and DD which should be used only for replications , ie., AIR.

 

Site to Site AIR - i will be using this new IP address from DD to DD.

 

Adding this New ip will have any impact to my local backups which uses the prod nic

 

Kesavan.P

RiaanBadenhorst
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I understand, what I'm saying is that the comms is from DD to DD, so an additional address on master or media will probably not make a difference and is probably not required.

Master/media talks to DD1 across the IP its using currently for backup. As is, that address would be used by DD1 to talk to DD2. If you want to use a specific address for replication, you can add DD1-1 to talk to DD2-1, but when the master talks to it, it would still do so across DD1.

Feel free to explain the network layout if you want.

Thanks @RiaanBadenhorst for your interest in explaning for me !!

I got the clarity now .

My DD to DD will use the new IP address for replcation as i will be specifiying the same from DD GUI.

My Backup & Restore use the existing IP Address.

As per your advice , the new IP address is required only for DD not for master and media .

Is my understaning correct .

 

Kesavan.P

RiaanBadenhorst
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Its a pleasure, and yes your understanding is correct. If you face any issues let us know.

Thanks!!

Kesavan.P