How is a migration to a new hardware or virtual appliance to be done?
Guide
The procedure is Independent from source and target (source and target need to be at same software and hotfix version)
1. Install current hotfixes (The current hotfix status for each version can be found in the manual: Release Notes
1.1. For an appliance up to and including software version 2033, this is possible in the Admin web interface => Diagnostic Center => Firmware => Hotfixes Install
1.2. For an appliance with software version 2034 or higher, this is possible in the Admin web interface => Administration => Updates => Install Hotfixes
2. Create a backup from the source appliance (Manual via AdminWebGUI) and note the Serial number
3. Install target appliance (the links to the corresponding ISO files can be found further down in the Info Panel)
4. Register the target appliance (when accessing the WebInterface the first time) with the serialnumber from step 1.
5. Install the latest hotfixes on the target appliance (see point 1)
6. Shutdown the source appliance.
7. Configure the network settings.
8. Perform the restore at the target appliance via AdminWebGUI --> Administration --> Backup and Restore.
IMPORTANT:While migrating, it is allowed to assign the serial number to both appliances (in case they need to be both powered on at the same time)
If CISS is in use, it is highly recommended not to run two appliances with the same serial number.