Prerequisites and order of migration tasks

The recommended order of migration tasks for new installations is as follows:

Step	Task
1	Review the minimum system requirements mentioned in VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Support Matrix document.
2	Install the operating system, including any prerequisites. Install the appropriate package groups for use with Network Configuration Manager.
3	Ensure all firewalls adhere to the Communication security settings table mentioned in VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Security Configuration Guide.
4	For Windows only: Enable Network Time Protocol (NTP). Copy the files included with the Network Configuration Manager distribution to a writeable directory, such as C:\Installers. Do not run the installer from a read-only file system, such as a CD or mounted ISO. If the installation must be done from a read-only file system, the Network Configuration Manager components must be installed individually.
5	Install Network Configuration Manager version 9.4 If errors occur during installation, refer to the VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Troubleshooting Guide for a list of solutions.
6	Configure Network Configuration Manager using instructions in the VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Installation Guide.
7	Install Report and Compliance advisors using instructions in the VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Installation Guide
8	Begin using Network Configuration Manager using the steps in Appendix A, “Getting Started with Network Configuration Manager” in the VMware Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager Installation Guide.
9	Perform migration as described in this document.