When all software on the existing server is up to date, you can perform a migration requiring no software upgrades.
- Stop Tomcat and back up the existing Jamf Pro database. For instructions, see Backing Up the Database Using Jamf Pro Server Tools.
- Copy the database backup from the existing server to the new server or another location which will be accessible from the new server.
- (Optional) Copy the JSS folder from the existing server to the new server or another location which will be accessible from the new server. This will make it easier to restore or reference previous configuration files on the new server should the need arise. The paths to the JSS folder are:
Linux: /usr/local/jss/
Windows: C:\Program Files\JSS\
- Update the DNS entry to point to the new server's IP address, or, if you are re-using the IP address of the existing server, shut down the existing server before configuring the new server.
- Install the latest MySQL, Java, and Jamf Pro versions and create the database on the new server following the instructions in the Jamf Pro Installation and Configuration Guide for the operating system of the new host server:
- Stop Tomcat on the new host server.
- Use Jamf Pro Server Tools to restore the backup on the new server. For instructions, see Restoring Database Backups Using Jamf Pro Server Tools.
- Start Tomcat on the new host server.
- Re-upload or create the SSL certificate in the new Jamf Pro. For more information, see SSL Certificate in the Jamf Pro Documentation.Note:
You may also use the keystore file from the previous host server. See "Additional Information" below for details.
- Restart Tomcat.
- Verify the Jamf Pro web application can be accessed at the expected Jamf Pro URL.