Hey Howard, I wouldn't try using Migrator to move Asset/CI data, but you should be able to do that with a straight ARImport if all you need to do is create new records. Or if you have the time, AIE will let you handle relationships easier--using ARImport for that is a multi-step process.
Chuck On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Howard Richter <[email protected]> wrote: > ** > I did get migrator 7.5 to move most of the foundation data. however, I am > having issues moving the assets and CIs. > > BMC did not make this easy, but that is why we have jobs. > > Howard > > On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Howard Richter <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Chris, >> >> How are you doing? I know that is what BMC recommends, however, its not >> really talked about in the docs (how to do it). >> >> For example, I have been trying to just export (using migrator) my company >> list with very little luck. >> >> Thanks and take care, >> >> Howard >> >> On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM, strauss <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> ** >>> >>> BMC recommends moving the data with Migrator; I have not tried that for >>> comparison yet, but we had very good results in one test moving everything >>> but SLM data from 7.1/7.0 to 7.5/7.6 using rrrchive for anything where we >>> wanted to overwrite all records in the form (true for MOST tables). The >>> rrrchive tool set to sync to target appears to be a good way to update >>> transactional data subsequent to the initial move… such as when you are >>> about to cut over to the new production environment and need to bring over >>> the latest tickets. On the other hand, the problems with SLM have us >>> currently testing an actual upgrade instead. >>> >>> >>> >>> Christopher Strauss, Ph.D. >>> Call Tracking Administration Manager >>> University of North Texas Computing & IT Center >>> http://itsm.unt.edu/ >>> >>> From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Howard Richter >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 8:04 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: Migrating foundation data from a 7.0.01 ITSM 7 system to a >>> 7.6 system ? >>> >>> >>> >>> ** >>> >>> Donald, >>> >>> >>> >>> It was a good idea, however, using the Data Migration tool, is only a one >>> way street. You need to populate the spread sheets. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am looking for a way to suck the foundation data out of a current >>> system (7.0.01 patch 4) and then place it into a new 7.6 system. >>> >>> >>> >>> Still looking for ideas. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks to all, >>> >>> >>> >>> Howard >>> >>> On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Howard Richter <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks, I guess I need to try it. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Savant, don...@cio >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> ** >>> >>> Howard: >>> >>> >>> >>> He’s probably talking about the Data Migration tool that ships with ITSM >>> now. It accepts data from spreadsheets so you could export 7/import 7.6. >>> >>> >>> >>> - Don >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Howard Richter >>> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:24 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Migrating foundation data from a 7.0.01 ITSM 7 system to a 7.6 >>> system ? >>> >>> >>> >>> ** >>> >>> Good morning, afternoon and evening all, >>> >>> I had a conversation last week about upgrading form a very old version of >>> ITSM 7 to 7.6 and during that conversation the BMC rep talked about tools or >>> database scripts that could migrate foundation data from an older system to >>> the new 7.6 system. >>> >>> Anyone have an idea (other than migrator) what he was talking about? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> -- >>> Howard Richter >>> Red Hat Certified Technician >>> CompTIA Linux+ Certified >>> ITIL Foundation Certified >>> E-Mail = [email protected] >>> LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 >>> >>> _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ >>> >>> _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Howard Richter >>> Red Hat Certified Technician >>> CompTIA Linux+ Certified >>> ITIL Foundation Certified >>> E-Mail = [email protected] >>> LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Howard Richter >>> Red Hat Certified Technician >>> CompTIA Linux+ Certified >>> ITIL Foundation Certified >>> E-Mail = [email protected] >>> LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 >>> _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ >>> >>> _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ >> >> >> -- >> Howard Richter >> Red Hat Certified Technician >> CompTIA Linux+ Certified >> ITIL Foundation Certified >> E-Mail = [email protected] >> LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 > > > > -- > Howard Richter > Red Hat Certified Technician > CompTIA Linux+ Certified > ITIL Foundation Certified > E-Mail = [email protected] > LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 > _attend WWRUG10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org attend wwrug10 www.wwrug.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
