To use the Migration Assistant with Macintosh computers, verify that your system meets the requirements.
Supported Components
Review the components that are migrated using the Migration Assistant.
Source and Destination Computer Requirements
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The source computer and the destination computer must be configured as laptop clients.
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The source computer and the destination computer must have the same Mac OS version.
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On the source computer, the Well-Known folders must be backed up using the default backup set and the default subclient.
Subclient Content Requirements
- Add the Well-Known folders to the subclient policy of the source computer. For more information, see Adding Well-Known Folders to Backups for Laptop Backup.
End-User Requirements
The end-user who performs the migration using the Migration Assistant must meet the following requirements:
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The end-user must have valid Active Directory credentials.
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The end-user must be the owner of the source computer and the destination computer. For information about assigning owners, see Configuring Users as Client Owners for Laptop Backups.
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The end-user must have the following restore permissions. For information about assigning permissions, see Assign User Permissions for Laptop Backup.
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Out-of-Place Recover
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In Place Recover
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Browse or End-User Access
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Overwrite on restore
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