Migration overview With every new release, McAfee® Advanced Threat Defense is optimized for improved performance and enhanced security through kernel and RPM file changes. This migration guide helps you migrate your Advanced Threat Defense software, both physical and virtual, to 4.8. During migration, the operating system of your appliance is updated with the Advanced Threat Defense software. The migration process includes the following: All your data and configurations are backed up Operating system installation Data restoration Installation of the Advanced Threat Defense 4.8 software. Whereas, during an upgrade, only your Advanced Threat Defense software is updated. Who is this document for? If your current Advanced Threat Defense version is 4.4.x, use this document to migrate to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8.0. For more information, see Migration criteria. Attention: Advanced Threat Defense 4.8 is not available for Microsoft Azure. What are backed up during the migration process?During migration, all data present in your existing Advanced Threat Defense appliance is backed-up. After data back up, the installer automatically installs the operating system, restores the backed-up data, and installs the latest Advanced Threat Defense software. Migration criteria To successfully migrate your physical or virtual appliance to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8.0, it is important that you review the migration criteria. Migration packages Depending on the current version of Advanced Threat Defense on your appliance ensure that you download the right installation package. Migration processWe have created a migration package that allows you to migrate your physical or virtual appliance to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8. The package takes care of:
Migration overview With every new release, McAfee® Advanced Threat Defense is optimized for improved performance and enhanced security through kernel and RPM file changes. This migration guide helps you migrate your Advanced Threat Defense software, both physical and virtual, to 4.8. During migration, the operating system of your appliance is updated with the Advanced Threat Defense software. The migration process includes the following: All your data and configurations are backed up Operating system installation Data restoration Installation of the Advanced Threat Defense 4.8 software. Whereas, during an upgrade, only your Advanced Threat Defense software is updated. Who is this document for? If your current Advanced Threat Defense version is 4.4.x, use this document to migrate to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8.0. For more information, see Migration criteria. Attention: Advanced Threat Defense 4.8 is not available for Microsoft Azure. What are backed up during the migration process?During migration, all data present in your existing Advanced Threat Defense appliance is backed-up. After data back up, the installer automatically installs the operating system, restores the backed-up data, and installs the latest Advanced Threat Defense software. Migration criteria To successfully migrate your physical or virtual appliance to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8.0, it is important that you review the migration criteria. Migration packages Depending on the current version of Advanced Threat Defense on your appliance ensure that you download the right installation package. Migration processWe have created a migration package that allows you to migrate your physical or virtual appliance to Advanced Threat Defense 4.8. The package takes care of: