Consolidating Data from Windows Servers

The Novell® Server Consolidation Utility automates key tasks, such as migrating users and their file permissions, assigning passwords, and migrating the Windows* NT* file system to a designated eDirectoryTM tree. This automation eliminates the need to choose from various utilities that would help you perform these tasks individually.

After you have planned your consolidation by reading through the issues listed below, you're ready to begin your Windows data migration. Complete the following tasks in the order they are listed.

  1. Understand Windows Consolidation Issues.
  2. Meet System and Software Requirements.
  3. Perform Prerequisite Tasks.
  4. Create a Project File.
  5. Model Your Consolidation Project.
  6. Verify Your Consolidation Project.
  7. Run the Consolidation.
  8. Perform Post-Consolidation Tasks.