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Disable OS Migration of Computers with Specific Software Packages

If you do not want to migrate computers that have specific software packages installed, you can disable the OS migration of such computers. For example, you can disable OS migration of computers that have DSM Web Console installed. The computers are automatically excluded from the migration job during the validation process.

To disable OS migration of computers with specific software packages

1. Open the C:\Program Files\CA\DSM\Automation Service\bin folder or %autohome%\bin folder.
2. Edit the automation.config file in a text editor.
3. Specify the list of software packages within double quotes, as comma-separated values in the SoftwareBlackList parameter as follows:

   SoftwareBlackList="Software Package Name" ,”Software Package 2 Name”, …
   

   Important! Do not remove the default value CA DSM Manager that prevents the OS migration of DSM managers. You can append your list of software packages after CA DSM Manager.

4. Save the file.

   The configuration changes are saved.