Correlation Migration between DMSs

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Hi all,

I want to fast & easily migrate all the correlations rules from one DMS to another.

I saw that the correlation rules are inside the: C:\Skyline DataMiner\Correlation ; txf and xml files.

Is there a way to easily copy over the files ?

Maybe a sort of a procedure  like the one Alexander provided on a similar migration topic :

Migrate Legacy Reports (ASP based) to a new server

Thanks.

Wouter Demuynck [SLC] [DevOps Enabler] Answered question 3rd October 2024

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Hi Daniel,

Some quick pointers that might be of use:

  • The XML files in C:\Skyline DataMiner\Correlation are what is relevant for correlation rules. TXF files have cached contents and do not need to be copied over.
  • A Correlation_xxxxx.xml file contains the entire definition of the correlation rule, the filters being used and the actions being configured.
  • Be aware that if your correlation rule contains references to cluster-specific data like elements / views / automation scripts / ..., the rule will not work properly unless those objects are available on the target system. You might need to edit the Correlation_xxxx.xml file prior to copying it over, or fix the configuration afterwards from the Cube correlation rule editor, or make sure things like required automation scripts are also copied over.
  • Copying a Correlation_xxxxx.xml file onto a DataMiner Agent of another cluster will load the rule after a DMA restart.
  • Be aware of synchronization. After DMA startup with the copied rules, it's best to trigger System Center > Tools > synchronization > Synchronize > File > C:\Skyline DataMiner\Correlation\Correlation_xxxxx.xml” to ensure the file gets synchronized to other agents in the cluster.

Hope this helps!

Wouter Demuynck [SLC] [DevOps Enabler] Answered question 3rd October 2024