Migration to Kaspersky Security Center Linux

Migration from Kaspersky Security Center Windows to Kaspersky Security Center Linux is available by using the Administration Server data backup and Migration wizard.

The table below lets you compare the main features and limitations of migration by using the Administration Server data backup and Migration wizard, to decide which approach is more suitable for your organization.

Comparison of migration approaches

Parameters

klbackup utility

Migration wizard

Migration process

Creating a full backup of the Kaspersky Security Center Windows Administration Server data and restoring it on a Kaspersky Security Center Linux Administration Server

Selecting and exporting Administration Server data for migration, importing this data to the Kaspersky Security Center Linux Administration Serve, and switching managed devices under management of Kaspersky Security Center Linux

Features of the migration method

  • Migration of all Administration Server data
  • Migration of an any number of managed devices
  • Used to get a complete copy of the Kaspersky Security Center Windows Administration Server data and transfer it to Kaspersky Security Center Linux Administration Server
  • Partial migration of Administration Server data
  • Selection of objects for migration is available
  • Administration group or subgroup to be migrated can contain no more than 10,000 devices
  • Used to partially transfer Administration Server data, including only group objects within the migration scope; group objects outside the migration scope must be restored manually

Migration scope

Full transfer of the Administration Server data with unlimited number of managed devices

  • Administration group structure
  • Managed devices included in administration groups (no more than 10,000 devices)
  • Tags assigned to migrating devices
  • Global tasks of Network Agent and managed applications (not for Administration Server)
  • Group tasks of Network Agent and managed applications
  • Policies of managed applications
  • Report templates
  • User roles
  • Internal users and security groups
  • Custom application categories with content added manually
  • Custom device selections

Non-migrated scope

No.

  • Global tasks of Administration Server
  • Events saved on the Administration Server
  • Repository of distribution packages of applications for remote installation
  • Administration Server certificate
  • License keys used by Administration Server and managed applications
  • Virtual Administration Servers
  • Network Agent policy settings
  • Device moving rules
  • Rules for auto-tagging devices
  • Distribution points
  • Kaspersky application settings saved on the Administration Server

Versions of Kaspersky Security Center that support migration

  • Kaspersky Security Center Windows version 14.2 or later
  • Kaspersky Security Center Linux version 15 or later

DBMSs between which migration can be performed

  • Microsoft SQL Server → MySQL, MariaDB
  • Microsoft SQL Server → PostgreSQL, Postgres Pro (only for migration from Kaspersky Security Center Windows version 14.2 or later with the patch installed to Kaspersky Security Center Linux version 15.3 or later)
  • MySQL → MySQL, MariaDB
  • MariaDB → MySQL, MariaDB

Migration between supported DBMSs without limitations

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