As of NetMRI version 4, you are now provided with the option* to migrate your NetMRI to a virtual installation free of charge.

The NetMRI Virtual Appliance provides you with the scalability and flexibility that comes with a virtual environment, and enables you to easily deploy NetMRI within your existing virtual infrastructure.

To migrate from an existing NetMRI physical appliance to the NetMRI Virtual Appliance you will need to follow the steps provided below:

1. Download** the appropriate version of the NetMRI Virtual Appliance (link) and install it, following the directions in the Deployment Guide (link).

2. When you are prompted to apply your license file to the NetMRI Virtual Appliance (after installing), you will need to contact Technical Support so they can generate you the appropriate license.

This will be a temporary license created for the purpose of transitioning your existing information from your NetMRI physical appliance to the newly created NetMRI Virtual Appliance.

3. Once the NetMRI Virtual Appliance is up and running satisfactorily and you are ready to begin using it as your production NetMRI, you will need to either 1. Fill out, sign and return; a copy of the NetMRI Certificate of Destruction (link) or 2. Work with Technical Support to return your NetMRI physical appliance to Netcordia.

4. Once you have returned either the signed Certificate of Destruction, or the physical appliance, you will receive an updated license file for you new NetMRI Virtual Appliance which will allow it to function as your new production NetMRI.


* In order to upgrade to the most recent version (from a previous version), or migrate from the physical appliance to a virtual appliance, you will have to have a current maintenance contract. Please contact either Sales or Technical Support (link) if you are unsure of your maintenance status.

** Valid credentials are required to download the required files; if you do not yet have an account on this site you can create one (link), or if your existing account does not provide for downloading files, please email Technical Support (link).