How to migrate GP10 to a new machine

Created by Phil Cunliffe, Modified on Tue, 22 Apr at 8:32 AM by Piotr Jamny

How to Migrate GuardPoint10 to a New Machine

If you wish to migrate your GuardPoint10 installation to a new machine, follow the steps below to ensure a smooth transition:

For a full guide on this please see the following link:

Latest GP10 and previous versions in our public directory:

Back Up Your Current Installation
- Open GuardPoint10 on the current PC.
- Go to Options > System & SQL > SQL Server Options.
- Select Backup Database and Backup Journal.
- These files are saved by default in your SQL Server’s Backup folder, typically located at:
  C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQLXX.GP10\MSSQL\Backup
Copy the Backup Files
- Copy the database and journal backup files from the old PC to a secure location on the new PC.
- Optionally, copy the entire GuardPoint10 folder as a precaution.
Install GuardPoint10 on the New Machine
- Ensure the new PC meets the system requirements for GuardPoint10.
- Install the same version of GuardPoint10 that was on the old PC.
Install or Transfer Your License
- You may need to request a new license from Sensor Access for the new machine.
- Ensure the license is correctly applied before proceeding.
Restore the Backup
- On the new PC, open GuardPoint10.
- Go to Options > System & SQL > SQL Server Options.
- Choose Restore Database and Restore Journal, using the files you copied from the old machine.

Before beginning the migration, it’s recommended to stop the ‘AcsNMService’ from the GuardPoint10 Watchdog to prevent missed events.
If you are only changing the machine name (not the physical PC), you still need to:
- Back up the databases.
- Uninstall GuardPoint10.
- Reinstall it with the new machine name.
- Restore the databases.