Moving Windows and Linux workloads from any source infrastructure, including VMware, to another can be difficult, even for the most experienced IT professional. OpenText™ Migrate™ is a cybersecurity product that can help make the process seamless and repeatable across any infrastructure.
The most challenging migrations include a sudden need to change the infrastructure with limited timelines for planning and assessments. Having a tool like Migrate helps standardize the migration processes across any infrastructure, even if the source or target is a physical server
Nearly every infrastructure provider offers onboarding tools at little to no cost. With VMware, for example, you can use a tool like VMware HXC to move into and around your VMware estate, but it cannot move you off VMware. Other tools may require access to the hypervisor or specialized servers to convert VMDKs to the destination format, and then attach them to the new infrastructure. These all have their own sets of challenges and pain-points4. Having to think about moving the entire VMware estate can be a daunting project with figuring out the different sets of tools, processes, resources, levels of effort, and downtime for each of the server groups. When using Migrate, you utilize a standard workflow and process regardless of the infrastructure. Perform full server migration, right-size resources, distribute or consolidate servers, upgrade SQL Servers, and replicate unique environments with challenging configurations with little to no impact on the business—in parallel with a 15-minute-or-less cutover window
Types of Migrations
Which migration type you choose will depend on your organization’s goals for the migration project.
Below is a list of migration options:
- Full server
- File and folder
- SQL modernization
- SAP HANA scale-up server
Professional Services
Every migration project entails risk and may require multiple phases to deliver a successful project. Whether you need technical resources to complete your migration project, are looking for specific assistance or guidance for a quick start or are looking to have your migrations completed “as a service,” OpenText Professional Services and Education teams can help. The OpenText Professional Services team can assist in any or all the phases of your migration project to significantly reduce risk while improving the overall project effectiveness.
With years of experience in migration projects, the OpenText Professional Services team can assist with:
- Discovery and assessments
- Candidate move group analysis
- Target creation
- Server migration
All services include a SOW, project management, defined deliverables, and experienced technical resources.
Further assistance: If you have any questions or would like assistance, arrange some time with one of our OpenText Cybersecurity or partner-qualified technical migration specialists to help with the requirements and design for your migration project at no cost to you. Leverage their years of experience for any migration and availability projects you may have.
