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What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

  • 1.  What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 12:41 PM

    Hello,

     

    I will have to move my SEPM server 11.0.6 to a new Windows 2008 R2 server. I need also to upgrade SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1.  What should be the correct path to follow?

    Here is what I think:

    1. Install SPEM 11.0.6 on the new server as an additional server

    2. reassign client to the new server

    3. upgrade the new server to 12.1

     

    I would prefer to install a fresh new 12.1 SEPM on the new server, but I think that will not be possible,

     

    Thanks for your help.



  • 2.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 12:52 PM

    You can install a Fresh SEPM on 2k8 R2 server and then use Sylinkreplcaer for 12.1 for re-connecting the clients back to SEPM 12.1



  • 3.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 12:59 PM

    Hi,

    Check this link for migration for SEP 12.1

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=DOC4328



  • 4.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 01:39 PM

    follow the DR steps to move the SEPM to new server and after restore upgrade to SEPM 12



  • 5.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Oct 06, 2011 02:09 PM

    Hi,

    Few concerns are here.

    How many clients do you have in your network ? if you have limited number of clients then you can go with Sylink replacer tool.

    If you have bigger setup then you will have to think about available options.



  • 6.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Trusted Advisor
    Posted Oct 06, 2011 02:41 PM

    Hello,

    I would say you are going with the right plan.

    However, incase you are looking forward to Install new SEPM 12.1 on the new server, than in that case, you would have to make the use of SylinkReplacer for 12.1.

    SylinkReplacer for 12.1 is availble with Symantec Technical Support, so please contact Symantec Technical support for the same.

    Hope that helps!!



  • 7.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 04:37 PM

    Is sylinkreplacer has to be run manually on each client?

     

    The more I think about it, doing a fresh install of 12.1 is not the easiest way vs adding a new server 11.0.6 to the existing domain and than upgrade it to 12.1 after
     



  • 8.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 06, 2011 05:12 PM

    You have to run it centrally from server.



  • 9.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Posted Oct 07, 2011 08:24 AM

    about the SEPM policies from the 11.0.6 server, is there a way to export it in the new 12.1 SEPM server ?



  • 10.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Oct 07, 2011 09:34 AM

    The policies will remain unchanged when you upgrade. So no need to worry. In case of any issue you have the DB backup which is taken while following DR steps.



  • 11.  RE: What is the correct path to move SEPM 11.0.6 to 12.1

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Oct 07, 2011 09:43 AM

    Hi,

    I am agree with Pete, but just for info you can manually export your current SEPM policies and import same in new SEPM 12.1