Server – Migrate agent to new server with Ivanti EPM

Server Migrate agent – Step-by-step guide to Server – Migrate agent to new server with Ivanti EPM, including configuration, deployment, troubleshooting and practical administration

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Server Migrate agent

Step 1 – Backup Keys Folder from Old Server

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Server Migrate agent – Copy the folder C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeys to a temporary folder on the new server.

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Server Migrate agent screenshot

Step 2 – Copy Certificates to the New Server

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Server Migrate agent – Copy the following files from the old server to the new server:

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  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeys*.key
  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeys*.cer
  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeys*.crt
  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeys*.0
  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeysldcryptoconfig.xml
  • C:Program FilesLANDeskShared FilesKeysCompatible*.xml (if client security mode is enabled)
Copying Certificates

Step 3 – Install the Certificate

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  1. Double-click the .crt file located in the Shared FilesKeys 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

Server Migrate agent – 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.

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Step 5 – Deploy the New Agent

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

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Agent Deployment Configuration