DCFM Migration and Transition Guide v10.0.1 (53-1001074-01, December 2008)

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Pre-migration requirements on Windows systems
Before you migrate from Fabric Manager, complete the following:
Make sure that a version of Fabric Manager is installed on your server that meets migration
requirements. For information about upgrading to a version of Fabric Manager that meets
migration requirements, refer to the Upgrade Instructions for Fabric Manager. You may also
need to upgrade FOS versions on supported switches and directors.
Make sure that you fully back up your current Fabric Manager data on your management
server.
Migrating from Fabric Manager 5.4 or 5.5 on Windows systems
Use the following procedure to migrate from Fabric Manager 5.4 or 5.5 software to DCFM 10.0 on a
Windows management server.
1. Insert the installation DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
If autorun is enabled, the installer begins automatically.
If autorun is not enabled, open the following file:
<DVD_drive>\DCFM_win\install.exe
2. Click Next on the Introduction screen.
3. Read the agreement on the License Agreement screen, select I accept the terms of the
License Agreement and click Next.
4. Select the usual location for your system’s application files (for example, D:\Program
Files\DCFM 10.0) on the Select Install Folder screen and click Next.
Do not install to the root directory (for example, C:\).
5. Review the displayed installation summary on the Pre-Installation Summary screen and click
Install.
6. Make sure the Launch DCFM Configuration check box is selected (default) on the Installation
Complete screen, and click Done.
7. Cl ic k Next on the Welcome screen.
8. Click Yes on the applications already installed message.
The services related to the previous installation are automatically removed when you install
DCFM 10.0.
9. Enter the serial number (on the DVD jewel case) and license key (on the Key Certificate) on the
Server License screen and click Next.
The License Key field is not case-sensitive.
10. Click OK to close the message.