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Select a DMM Task

The Select a DMM Task page lets you choose one of the following migration options:

Deferred Migrations

Creates a DNA file from the source computer, which is later applied to a destination computer.

• Click Create to create a DNA file.
• Click Open to open a DNA file.

Note: Select the Creates a DNA file from Slave Disk check box to enable disk-to-disk migration. Make sure that the slave disk is attached to the host computer before performing disk-to-disk migration. For more information on disk-to-disk migration, see the Getting Started guide.

Real-time Migrations

Takes place over the network or a direct connection without creating a DNA file. The DNA file is moved directly to a different computer.

• Click Source to set this system as a real-time migration source.
• Click Destination to be the destination of a network migration.

  If you want to connect the source and destination systems directly with a crossover cable, ensure your source system is connected to the destination system using a crossover cable. Then, select Crossover configuration from either the Actions menu, or select Source and destination are connected with a crossover cable on this page. For more information, see crossover configuration.

  Note: You must be signed on as an administrator to perform a migration using crossover cables and the crossover function.