migration from one SMS to a different SMS

[cp0102]

Hi,

We're planning to migrate everything from Smart-1 405 running R80.40 to Smart-1 600-S running R81, where the  Smart-1 600-S will be replacing Smart-1 405 using the same IP address.

If based on what i read is correct, i just follow the "Upgrading a Security Management Server or Log Server from R80.20 and higher with Migration" section in the R81 INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE GUIDE. Appreciate your comments regarding this.
Thanks

[G_W_Albrecht]

This is the correct procedure 😎

[the_rock]

Personally, even for R81, I had done old school migrate export steps and always works without issues, but CP does recommend using migrate_server starting in R80.20

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solut...

Cheers.

[G_W_Albrecht]

migrate_server is also used in cited "Upgrading a Security Management Server or Log Server from R80.20 and higher with Migration" section in the R81 INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE GUIDE

[the_rock]

Correct, yes...I was just pointing out what I always use and it works, but you are 100% right, this method is what is officially supported now.