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How the Automated Migration Process Works

The automated migration process uses various components of Client Automation to automate the OS migration process. The process uses hardware inventory data, software packages, OS images, and DNA files to perform an end-to-end OS migration.

The process comprises the following tasks:

1. Evaluates computers in your enterprise based on the hardware criteria you specify, and classifies the computers into three groups—New OS Ready, New OS Not Ready, and New OS Already Installed.
2. Captures the user settings, application settings, and user data from the source computers and stores them as a DNA file.
3. Deploys the new OS on the target computers.
4. Deploys relevant software on the target computers.
5. Restores the DNA file on the target computers.

Note: Before you use automated migration, ensure that it is configured and enabled.

For more information about Configure Automated Migration, see the Implementation Guide.