Currently we have a PRTG Cluster containing 1 Primary Node and 1 Secondary Node.

Now we want to Reinstall the Server hosting the Secondary Node.

What are the exact Steps to Migrate this Secondary Node to the new Server?

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Dear Andreas,

we would recommend the following steps:

  • Shut down the current failover node
  • Install PRTG on the PC/Server for the new failover node and join the existing cluster
  • Once the new failover node has synced and fully received the configuration file, shut down the core service
  • copy the Monitoring Database-subfolder from PRTGs datafolder from the old to the new failover node
  • once this is finished, please delete the PRTG Graph Data Cache.dat and then restart the Core Server service
  • copy all registry settings from the old to the new failover-node, please see the How and where does PRTG store its data?-Article for details where the registry-keys are stored. best regards.

Jul, 2011 - Permalink

Hello,

So joining the Cluster with a Node containing the same Name as the old one is no Problem? I dont have to delete it before i "rejoin" the Cluster?


Jul, 2011 - Permalink

Dear Andreas, that should be no problem, as a cluster can have up to 5 nodes. It's only recommended to shut down the old failover node, as otherwise the new one might only start in freeware mode due to license reasons.


Jul, 2011 - Permalink