side by side migration from SEP 11 to SEP 12

[Migration User]

Can someone point me to reference for side by side SEP 11 to SEP 12 migration? I have a simple SEP 11 deployment with 1 single server (RU7) and 400 clients (mixed version of SEP 11). What I would like to do is to setup a new SEP 12 server and migrate all the settings from the SEP 11 server to the new server follow by the clients. This seems to be safer appoarch and will not cause any problem if the upgrade didn't work.

 

Thanks

[Migration User]

You should than create a parallel server running SEPM 11.

Have the 2 servers synchronize their data.

Once that is done and you are satisfied that the second server is a god nd functional backup...  Upgrade it to 12.1

You can then slowly migrate your clients, by group, to point to the new server as the pimary server through the communications settings.  Assign the group the 12.1 package for the machines being migrated over.  Once you are satisifed that a group has been migrated and updated, continue with the next group of machines and os on until you are done.  Once all machines are on the new server and properly upgraded, you can de-commission your old server. 

This article should help.  Follow section 2) MACHINE_2 will have both IP and hostname different from MACHINE_1 for setting up the second machine.  Perform the upgrade and than follow section 2 from steps 11 to 17.

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH104389

Hope that helps.

[pete]

hope these links will help

Upgrading and migrating to Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163602

 

Steps to prepare computers to install Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 client

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH163112

 

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/quick-access-symantec-knowledgebase-articles-symantec-endpoint-protection-121

 

WhitePaper for Migration:

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/downloads/migration-whitepaper-symantec-endpoint-protection-version-121

[Migration User]

 

Hello ,

In this case you can set up a new SEPM 12.1 and that point all clients to new server.

How to point Symantec Endpoint Protection(SEP) clients to a new Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager after you have either uninstalled, are going to decommission or replace the Existing Primary Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM).

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH92556

SEPM 12.1 can managed SEP 11.x clients as well .Once you have all clients reporting to new server ,you can upgrade clients from SEPM .

Upgrade client software
 
NOTE: Clients that are Group Update Providers must be upgraded first (Group Update Providers are not a feature of Small Business Edition).

Review applicable steps in Steps to prepare computers to install Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 client, and choose from available methods to upgrade clients to Endpoint Protection 12.1:
 

• AutoUpgrade*--assign client packages to groups in the Manager console, either manually or by using the Upgrade Groups Wizard.

• Permit product updates in LiveUpdate Settings policy for a client group in the Manager console.*

• Local installation from product disc.

• Run the Client Deployment Wizard from the Manager console. It will walk you through the creation of a client package that can be deployed via a weblink and email, remote push, or saved for later local installation or deployment using third-party tools.
 

* Methods marked with an asterisk are not available in Small Business Edition

[Migration User]

Thanks for the input. It looks like Jason's suggestion is better suit for my situation.