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4. The Import in Progress window will open, displaying the current step being performed, as the
DSView 2.x software database is importing. When the import completes, the Completed
Successful window will open with a summary of the import, including the number of
authentication services, users, user groups, units and unit groups added.
5. Click Finish . The Units Tools window will open.
After running the Import DSView 2.x Database tool
Units requiring migration will contain Migration Needed in the Migration Status field of Units
View windows.
Although the managed appliances have been imported from the DSView 2.x software database into
the DSView 3 software system, they are not yet compatible with the DSView 3 software. To
complete the configuration and update the firmware on each type of managed appliance, you must
use the Migrate Units task. See
Task: Migrating units on page 326.
Importing data
You can use the Import Data Wizard to migrate data from the AlterPath
®
Manager to the DSView
3 software. First, you will need to export the data from the AlterPath Manager into an XML format
that is recognized by DSView 3 software. See the AlterPath Manager Data Migration Technical
Bulletin for more information.
To import data:
1. Click the Units tab.
2. Click Tools in the side navigation bar. The Unit Tools window will open.
3. Click the Import Data icon or link. The Import Data Wizard will appear.
4. In the File field, type the path and name of the import file or browse to the file location. The
file must be a valid DSView 3 software data import file in an XML format. Click
Next .
5. The Select Import Options window will open. Specify the User Password Options. Select Set
the user’s password to the user’s username or Set the user’s password to a default value . If you
choose a default password value, type a 3-64 character password in the Password and Confirm
Password fields.
6. Specify the Account Options. Depending on which options you choose, you may select
multiple checkboxes. Only valid combinations will be enabled. You may choose from the
following options:
• Disable user account
• User must change password at next login
• User cannot change password
• Password never expires
7. Click Next . The Import In Progress message will display until the import attempt is complete.
If the import is successful, the Completed Successful window will open and display a
summary of the results.