Specifying prefixes to ignore when migrating workflow

You can instruct Migrator to bypass workflow objects that begin with specific prefixes during a direct or a scripted migration.

All Migrator installations include a default list of prefixes in the Ignore Prefixes dialog box. You can add new prefix names, edit existing prefix names, or clear the list. A Set Defaults button is available to restore the default prefix list at any time.

Related topics

Migrating-applications-and-data-between-AR-System-servers

Navigating-the-Migrator-interface

Setting-Migrator-options

The default prefixes include those required to allow correct migration of CMDB, Approval Server, and SLA/SLM applications. They are:

  • AP
  • OBJSTR
  • RE
  • BMC
  • SLA
  • zSLAGen

Ignore Prefix can be applied to all workflow objects except these:

  • Data
  • Roles
  • Groups and Computed Groups
  • Fields
  • Views

Prefixes ignored in Results report

When a migration is completed, the Results report lists the prefixes that were ignored. The status information for workflow objects ignored during a migration notes these objects as ignored.

To specify prefixes to be ignored

  1. Select Tools > Options.
  2. Select Migration > Ignore Prefix.
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  3. Perform any of the following actions:
    • To add a prefix to the list, click Add, and enter the prefix name.
    • To remove a prefix from the list, select the prefix, and click Remove.
    • To edit the name of an existing prefix, select the prefix from the list, click Edit, and make the needed changes.
  4. Click OK.

 

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