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e. Type the case-insensitive names of any DSView 2.x software database nodes that you
do not wish to import, separated by commas (,), in the Node Names to Ignore field.
Any children within the parent nodes listed in the field are also ignored (that is, not
imported).
You may import a node containing a comma on its name by enclosing the
node name in quotation marks. For example, to import a node named node,
two (containing a comma) and a node named nodeone, type
“node,two”,nodeone in the Node Names to Ignore field.
f. Click Next.
4. The Import in Progress window will open, displaying the current step being performed, as
the DSView 2.x software database is importing. When the import completes, the
Completed Successful window will open with a summary of the import, including the
number of authentication services, users, user groups, units and unit groups added.
5. Click Finish. The Units Tools window will open.
After running the Import DSView 2.x Database tool
Units requiring migration will contain Migration Needed in the Migration Status field of Units
View windows.
Although the managed appliances have been imported from the DSView 2.x software database
into the DSView 3 software system, they are not yet compatible with the DSView 3 software.
To complete the configuration and update the firmware on each type of managed appliance,
you must use the Migrate Units task. See Task: Migrating units on page 373.
Importing data
You can use the Import Data Wizard to migrate data from the AlterPath
®
Manager to the
DSView 3 software. First, you will need to export the data from the AlterPath Manager into an
XML format that is recognized by DSView 3 software. See the AlterPath Manager Data
Migration Technical Bulletin for more information.
To import data:
1. Click the Units tab.
2. Click Tools in the side navigation bar. The Unit Tools window will open.
3. Click the Import Data icon or link. The Import Data Wizard will appear.
4. In the File field, type the path and name of the import file or browse to the file location.
The file must be a valid DSView 3 software data import file in an XML format. Click Next.
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