Step 1 – Backup Keys Folder from Old Server

Old Core Server

Copy the folder C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\ to a temporary folder on the new server.

Old Core Server Keys Backup

Step 2 – Copy Certificates to the New Server

New Core Server

Copy the following files from the old server to the new server:

  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\*.key
  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\*.cer
  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\*.crt
  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\*.0
  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\ldcryptoconfig.xml
  • C:\Program Files\LANDesk\Shared Files\Keys\Compatible\*.xml (if client security mode is enabled)
Copying Certificates

Step 3 – Install the Certificate

New Core Server

  1. Double-click the .crt file located in the Shared Files\Keys directory.
  2. Click on Install Certificate.
  3. Select Local Machine as the store location and click Next.
  4. Choose the option Place all certificates in the following store and select Trusted Root Certification Authorities.
  5. Click Next to complete the installation.
Install Certificate Instructions

Step 4 – Update DNS Records

Stop the old Core Server. On the DNS server, update the A record of the old Core Server to point to the new Core Server. Clients will appear on the new Core Server within 24 hours after their inventory updates.

Step 5 – Deploy the New Agent

In Agent Configuration, select the agent and schedule its deployment. Add the old agent to the scheduled task and start the deployment.

Agent Deployment Configuration