User Guide

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Starting March 28th, 2024, new SaaS and Marketplace instances will be deployed to version 4.0. If you’re using Dr Migrate 3.20, please access the legacy documentation here.
Dr Migrate Navigation

Navigate through Dr Migrate’s workflow-based interface

Getting Started

Dr Migrate’s workflow-based interface guides you through each step of your migration journey. Follow this guide to maximize the benefits of Dr Migrate’s features.

Key Workflow Steps

Detailed Workflow Guide

Review Health Data

Data Health Checks

Validate your data health setup with Azure Migrate

Start in ‘Read-Only Data Health Mode’ to validate your setup. This ensures proper data flow between Azure Migrate and Dr Migrate.

Use the free 7-day license to maximize setup benefits and remediate any failed items.

Configure TCO Settings

TCO Configuration

Customize financial settings for accurate cost estimation

Adjust TCO Configuration settings to match your organization’s requirements:

  • Currency preferences
  • Azure region selection
  • Payment model options
  • Additional financial parameters

Explore Rapid Insights

Rapid Insights

Access curated insights and downloadable reports

Access immediate insights through:

  • Live Power BI reports for detailed analysis
  • Downloadable PowerPoint summaries
  • Infrastructure and data opportunity assessments
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Additional advanced insights become available as you complete more activities.

Map Applications

Application Mapping

Map servers to applications for comprehensive planning

Use the CMDB Assistant to:

  • Bulk upload existing inventory
  • Leverage AI assistance for mapping
  • Create application-level insights
  • Enable detailed planning capabilities

Define Migration Goals

Migration Goals

Set and prioritize your migration objectives

Establish clear migration objectives:

  • Set organizational priorities
  • Define modernization levels
  • Balance speed and cost optimization
  • Create actionable guardrails
Goals Mapping

Visualize goal priorities across key categories

Plan Migration Pathway

Migration Planning

Develop comprehensive migration plans

Create detailed migration plans:

  • Assign 6R treatments
  • Develop wave plans
  • Calculate costs and effort
  • Define implementation approach

Access Advanced Insights

Advanced Insights

Explore detailed migration analytics

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While Live Advanced Insights are always accessible, application-level views require completed inventory mapping. Generate the Secure Migration Plan PPT after completing all steps for a comprehensive executive summary.