PlateSpin Server hosts must meet the following system requirements:
Requirement |
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Operating System |
Any of the following, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine:
NOTE:You must activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate. |
Processor |
Minimum 1 GHz Recommended: multi-core, 2 GHz or higher |
Memory |
Minimum 2 GB RAM Recommended: 4 GB |
Disk Space |
Minimum 15 GB Additional space might be necessary if you plan to use the same system as a PlateSpin Image Server. The amount of additional space depends on the number and size of workload images that you intend to store on a given image server. See |
Database Server |
One of the following (local or remote):
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Windows Software Components |
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You can install the PlateSpin Migrate Client on the PlateSpin Server host or on a separate computer.
Standalone PlateSpin Migrate Client hosts must meet the following system requirements:
Requirement |
Details |
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Operating System |
Any of the following, running on dedicated hardware or in a virtual machine:
NOTE:You should activate your Windows operating system prior to installing PlateSpin Migrate. |
Disk Space |
Minimum 3 GB |
Windows Software Components |
Microsoft .NET Framework 2 SP2 or 3.5 SP1. You can download a copy from Microsoft: |
Follow these installation guidelines for trouble-free installation and operation of PlateSpin Migrate.
Table 1-1 Pre-Installation Checklist
Guideline |
Remarks |
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Dedicated Host |
Install the PlateSpin Server on a dedicated physical or virtual machine. |
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Credentials |
Perform all installation procedures using an account with administrative privileges. For Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems, use the built-in Administrator account. |
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IP Address |
Assign the PlateSpin Server host a static IP address. |
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Collocation |
Do not collocate the PlateSpin Server with:
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Database |
If you intend to use your own Microsoft SQL Server database (instead of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition included in your software distribution), make sure that it is supported and conforms to the product’s database requirements. See Knowledgebase Article 7009809. |
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UAC |
(Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 only) Disable the User Account Control (UAC) during installation. |
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Installation Workflow |
Install the prerequisite software in the indicated order. Below is a high-level workflow for a typical PlateSpin Migrate installation:
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