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Console Migration Workflow: Step 1—Staging the Backup

NOTE: Return to the main workflow page via this link: Console Migration Workflow.

Proceed to the next section via this link: Console Migration Workflow: Step 2—Prepare the Database.

Overview​

This article lists the steps to prepare for the Netwrix Access Analyzer console migration.

Create the Backup Directory​

  1. On the current Access Analyzer Console Server, create a folder called NAA_Migration.
  2. Follow the steps below to prepare the key components necessary for data recovery of the Access Analyzer Console Server.

Backup Folders and Files​

IMPORTANT: Store the following in the NAA_Migration directory.

Netwrix Access Analyzer Console​

Within the NAA_Migration folder, create a folder named NAA, and add the following files and folders:

NOTE: Stop all currently running jobs and disable all scheduled jobs prior to backing up and migrating the Access Analyzer Console.

File/FolderPurpose
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\JobsContains the jobs from the SA jobs tree.
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\StealthAUDIT.licThe license key for the Netwrix Auditor product
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\ReportsThis will ensure that you do not have to go and republish all reports
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\CLUContains any Command Line Utility parameters.
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\ODBCProfiles\CustomContains any custom ODBC connect strings for SQL.
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\SADatabase\ViewsContains the host list definitions.
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\SecurityMapContains all of the connection profiles.
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\GlobalOptions.XMLContains the Global Options.
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\SPProfiles.XMLContains the Storage Profiles.
...\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\rba.confContains the Role Based Access Configuration.
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\rba-reporting.confPublished Reports role-based access.
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\Web\webserver.exe.configPublished Reports web server configuration.
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\DC\patternsdef.xmlConfigured SDD Criteria
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\DC\mypatternsdef.xmlCustom SDD Criteria
…\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\FSAAContains short term data related to file server collections
C:\Windows\System32\TasksSpecifically tasks names beginning with “SA*.job”

Netwrix Access Information Center​

Within the NAA_Migration folder, create a folder named AIC, and add the following files and folders:

NOTE: These can be found in the AIC install directory. By default, this is located in C:\Program Files\STEALTHbits\Access Information Center. If you are unsure where the install directory is located, use the following registry key to locate it: HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AccessInformationCenter

File/FolderPurpose
…\Access Information Center\AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.ConfigContains the AIC Configuration.
…\Access Information Center\Templates.zipCustom email templates used by the AIC.

Important Things to Note Before Migrating​

  • What accounts are Netwrix Services currently running as?
  • Are the AIC and Published Reports secured with SSL Certificates?
    • If yes, these will need recreated with the new machine.
  • Is the Netwrix Vault Service used?
    • If yes, disable before migrating, then re-enable post-migration.
  • Are you currently scanning SharePoint Online or Exchange Online?
    • If yes, new certificates will need created after the migration.
  • It is recommended to take screenshots of the following:
    • NAA Scheduled Tasks
    • Settings > Access
    • Settings > Storage
    • Expanded Settings > Host Management node
    • Expanded job tree in NAA Console
    • Netwrix Services running in services.msc

IMPORTANT: Once the NAA_Migration backup is complete, move it to the new Access Analyzer console server.