This article applies as of PRTG 23
How to move a PRTG installation to a different system
Part 1: Short migration guide
This part of the article is meant as a shorter overview of how to migrate PRTG from an old system to a new system. The new system can be a virtual machine or a physical machine. You can follow these steps if you:
- use the default path for storing PRTG data,
- do not run PRTG in a cluster,
- have no remote probes,
- have direct internet access (which is required for license activation),
- run a supported Windows version that is up to date, and
- have the latest .NET version installed.
Find the how-to guide on our website: How to move a PRTG installation to a different computer in 9 steps
Part 2: Detailed migration guide
These parts of the article give an in-depth explanation of how to move a PRTG installation to a different system. The instructions are valid for a standalone PRTG installation, or for the primary master node when you run PRTG in a cluster.
1. Preparation of the migration
See Preparation of the migration
2. Step-by-step migration
3. After the migration
4. Migration of custom files
More
- How can I change the data directory of my PRTG installation?
- How do I back up all data and configuration of my PRTG installation?
- How do I move a PRTG probe from one PC to another?
- I need help with my cluster configuration. Where do I find step-by-step instructions?
- PRTG Manual: Data Storage
Disclaimer:
The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.
The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.