Updated on 2025-12-29 GMT+08:00

Overall Process

The process of batch server migration using MgC consists of four phases: preparation, migration implementation, service verification, and service cutover, as shown in the following table.

Table 1 Batch server migration process

No.

Step

Description

1

Preparation

Preparing accounts and permissions: Secure the source cloud platform's access key, the login credentials for the source servers, and the target account and permissions on the Huawei Cloud in advance.

Checking source server configuration: Verify that the source servers meet all migration requirements.

Preparing a server to install MgC Agent: Set up a Windows server within the source network environment as specified.

Creating a migration project: Before using MgC, create a migration project. For server migration, select an application migration project.

Surveying and evaluating the migration requirement: Assess the cloud servers and applications on the source platform to develop a tailored migration solution and batch plan.
  • Obtain the list of servers in the specified region on the source cloud platform.
  • Collect the source server information, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory, disk, operating system (OS), and IP address.
  • Learn the service systems, deployment forms, and environments of source servers.
  • (Optional) Assess migration risks, including tool constraints and limitations, and whether source systems meet migration requirements.

(Optional) Purchasing the target server: Acquire a Huawei Cloud target server in advance, based on the source server data gathered during the survey.

2

Migration implementation

Develop a migration plan and workflow based on the solution and batch plan, then initiate the migration.

3

Service verification

Verify whether the data on the target servers is consistent with that on the source servers and whether the applications and services can run properly.

4

Service cutover

Switch services from the source servers to the target servers on Huawei Cloud, and use the target servers to provide services for users.