Using the Migration Tool to Migrate Data Between Desktops

Scenarios

Data migration between cloud desktops is the process of transferring data from one desktop's data disks to another. Enterprises can move data across desktops or shift desktop data from a private cloud to a public cloud to obtain better flexibility.

Notes and Constraints

Data can be migrated only between cloud desktops in the same domain. To perform the migration, the domain user of a desktop must have the system administrator permissions and log in to the desktop to perform the operations manually.
This tool can migrate data only from predefined directories. Other directories cannot be selected.
The network connection must be established and required ports must be open between the source and destination desktops.
Background batch operations are not supported. All operations must be performed by users manually.
This tool can copy only files and directories but cannot inherit applications. After the copy is complete, users need to reinstall the software.

Instructions

On the source desktop, close Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, and other office software.
Do not perform any operations on the source desktop during the migration to prevent data loss.
The migration takes about 1 to 4 hours. You are advised to migrate desktop data after working hours.
Windows 10 desktops can be migrated to Windows 11 desktops.
Desktops can be migrated from a private cloud to a public cloud.

Procedure

Decompress the migration tool on the source desktop. In the directory where the tool is decompressed, right-click DataMigrate.exe and choose to run the migration tool as an administrator.
Decompress the migration tool on the destination desktop. In the directory where the tool is decompressed, right-click DataMigrate.exe and choose to run the migration tool as an administrator.
Read the description of the data migration tool carefully and click Next.
Read the service statement of the data migration tool carefully, select I have known, and click Continue.
On the source desktop, click Old. On the destination desktop, click New.
Record the IP address displayed on the source desktop.
On the destination desktop, enter the IP address obtained in 6 and click Next.
After establishing the connection, select the destination desktop disks to receive data from the source desktop disks, and click Next to proceed.
On the destination desktop, if a message confirms a successful data transfer, all data from the source desktop has been migrated to the destination desktop. Click Finish to complete the process.