Updated on 2026-01-29 GMT+08:00

Migration Process

Figure 1 shows the process of using SMS to migrate a server.

Figure 1 Migration Process

Step

Description

Preparations

  • Sign up for a HUAWEI ID, enable Huawei Cloud services, and top up your account.
  • Obtain the required permissions for the source and target accounts.
  • Obtain an AK/SK pair for the target account.
  • Configure the migration network and security group rules.
  • Check the source server environment and available space.

Installing the Agent on the Source Server

Install and start the Agent on the source server.

Configuring the Target Server

After the migration Agent is started, configure the target server on the SMS console.

Starting a Full Replication

Replicate all data from the source server to the target server.

Launching a Target Server

After the full replication is complete, start the target server and check its running status.

Synchronizing Incremental Data

Synchronize incremental data from the source server to the target server.