We currently have a core server hosted externally, which we want to replace with an internal one.
It has local probe, cluster probe, a remote probe under our control and several remote probes under the control of clients.
So, unfortunately, we can't do a big bang approach and transfer everything at once.
What we're trying to find out is whether we can create a new core server and stage the transfer piece by piece, along the following lines.
1/ Move all the local probe stuff.
2/ Move the cluster probe stuff.
3/ Move the remote probes under our control.
4/ Move the remote probes under client control.
Preferably while not losing any historical data in the process.
I've read the document (https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/7600006351113-how-can-i-move-migrate-my-prtg-installation-to-another-computer) about transferring to a new core server but that seems to copy across everything in one hit. If that includes data, then it appears we're not going to be able to preserve historical information due to the need for staging.
Is there a way to do this or are we going to have to transfer all data in one hit and lose some data in the process for remote probes that get transferred at a later stage?
Hi paxdiablo
I think the remote probes store its data, if the masterserver is not available, as soon as it is available again, they will send all of it to the PRTG Core server, so you should not lose data from the remote probes. But as you said, sensors on the PRTG Core itself will be off and according to my knowledge Paessler has no option for staged transfer. Maybe you create a support ticket at https://shop.paessler.com/en/openticket?_ga=1.36046240.120681451.1440403001 directly. They may have a solution if no technician answers in here.
regards Thomas
Mar, 2016 - Permalink