BDNA Normalize Migration Wizard Process

The BDNA Normalize Migration Wizard Process is intended for customers who want to upgrade the Data Platform from a previous version to the newest version. The BDNA Migration Tool allows users to migrate existing settings and Private Catalog Data to their new installation. These setting include Normalize configurations, integration setup, and Analyze custom reports. This migration method is used in lieu of the older patch set upgrade method. This is by design. It provides a clean way to migrate without having to go through a lengthy patch set upgrade.

Note:If this version is installed on the same server as the old version, be sure to perform the backup before uninstalling the old version.

Caution:Existing Normalize data will not be migrated. It must be removed during installation. All Data Platform and User Console configuration settings will be preserved.

There are two parts to the BDNA Normalize Migration Wizard: Backup and Restore. These operations allow you to backup settings on your previous version of the Data Platform and then restore those settings in your latest version. The Backup Phase must be implemented before installing a fresh version of Data Platform. The Restore Phase occurs after completing a fresh install of Data Platform. At a high-level, upgrading your existing version of the Data Platform requires you to backup, install, and restore your settings as follows:

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Using the BDNA Normalize Migration Wizard, backup your settings on your existing version of the Data Platform (i.e. 5.3x or 5.4x).

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Completely install the new version of Data Platform and complete the configuration wizard.

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Using the BDNA Normalize Migration Wizard, restore your previous settings in your newest version of Data Platform.