How to Move a PAD
This lesson explains the steps needed to move a PAD from one host to another. Moving a PAD requires the user to:
- Install a new PAD.
- Move jobs to the new PAD.
- Uninstall old PAD.
- Delete old PAD.
Common errors are located at the end of the lesson.
Note: If you decide to move a PAD then you will have to update the credentials as well.
1. Install a New PAD
Note: Complete this step from new PAD host
- Navigate to Setup > Discovery Setup > PAD > PAD Install.
- Click Download and install to download the PAD installer. Follow the PAD installer directions to install the PAD onto the machine. Installing a PAD is covered in the lesson, PAD Installation.
Verify PAD installation
- Navigate to Setup > Discovery Setup > PAD > PAD Status.
- Verify that the PAD Status of the new PAD is Connected. You may have to wait a few minutes before the status is updated.
2. Move Jobs to New PAD
For each job on that PAD, click the pencil icon to edit the job, and then:
- Navigate through the wizard until you reach the Review and Implement step.
- Select new PAD Host from the drop down menu.
- Click Save and Finish.
3. Updating Credentials
If the user moves the PAD then they will also have to update the Parent PAD field in the credentials record.
- Navigate to Setup > Discovery Setup > Credentials > Manage and click the edit icon next to the credentials record that needs to be edited.
- Choose the new Parent PAD from the drop down list and Save.
4. Uninstall Old PAD
- Navigate to Setup >Discovery Setup > PAD > PAD Status and find the old PAD record.
- To delete the PAD, right-click the record and select Uninstall.
Note: The PAD may take a few minutes to complete the uninstall process.
5. Delete Old PAD
Now that the PAD is uninstalled, you can delete the PAD record.
- Right-click the entry and select Delete.
Note: Deleting a PAD may take time as the system works to delete dependencies. If this occurs, there will be a processing icon next to the left of the server time.
Common Error - Deleting a connected PAD
Resolve by uninstalling PAD first.
Common Error - Deleting a PAD with jobs
Resolve by either deleting all jobs on PAD or moving those jobs to another PAD.