Verified Answers

If an answer to your question is correct, click on "Verify Answer" under the "More" button. The answer will now appear with a checkmark. Please be sure to always mark answers that resolve your issue as verified. Your fellow Community members will appreciate it! Learn more

  • State Verified Answer
  • Replies replies
    5
  • Subscribers subscribers
    5
  • Views views
    1295
  • Users 0 members are here
  • Locked Locked
Related
Options
This discussion has been locked.
You can no longer post new replies to this discussion. If you have a question you can start a new discussion

GWDR for new OES2018.2/SLES server migration

bpainter

I found documentation for Reload 4 (https://support.microfocus.com/kb/doc.php?id=7019446) on how to migrate GW to a new server using Reload.  Is that still possible or recommended?  I have a GWDR vm running and backing up a GW 18.1.2 OES2015.1/SLES11.4 vmware vm.  The goal is to migrate GW to a new vm running OES2018.2/SLES12 with a fresh NSS volume for the GW data.  In the past I have used dbcopy and/or rsync but was curious if GWDR is useful or better in this migration scenario.

 

Thanks,

Brad

 

  • 0

    I would imagine it is possible.  Years ago (prior to virtualization) I had a major hardware failure on a GroupWise server.  We failed over to our Reload server while I rebuilt the GroupWise server.  Then we restored the GroupWise server using the Reload data and switched back.  But I did all that with tech support assistance.  Quite honestly, I would recommend the rsync method.  It is much simpler in my opinion and more people are familiar with the process.

  • 0   in reply to 

    ,

    Hi Brad,

    As Ken says, it should be possible however I would still recommend either DBCOPY or RSYNC.  Having said that, tho, I am checking with one of our backline guys to see what his thoughts.  Once I hear back from him, I will let you and Ken know.

    Pam

  • 0 in reply to 

    i would opt for the dbcopy sinds that's the official supported route to take.

  • 0
    Thanks All for your quick responses.


    Post that info when you get a chance. I would be interested to hear the engineers thoughts on using GWDR for migrations. I will most likely stick with rsync since I do not have a case issue with my GW data.

    Thanks again All,

    Brad


  • Verified Answer

    0   in reply to 

     ,

    Engineering has given that tid their stamp of approval.  He said that article is a very efficient way to quickly get GW to a new server with as little interruption / down time as possible via the migration wizard.

    Pam

Resources

Support
Documentation
Learning Services
Partner Programs
Privacy
Compliance
Help
Company
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Cookies Preferences
Accessibility
Anti-Slavery Statement
Support
Contact Us
Careers
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of OpenText. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use. Certain versions of content ("Material") accessible here may contain branding from Hewlett-Packard Company (now HP Inc.), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, or Micro Focus. As of January 31, 2023, the Material is now offered by OpenText, a separately owned and operated company. Any reference to the HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise/HPE, and Micro Focus marks is historical in nature and the HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise/HPE, and Micro Focus marks are the property of their respective owners.