Transition to a Different Panorama Model
When your network requirements change (for example, the logging rate increases), you can migrate
the Panorama management server and Dedicated Log Collectors to that better
support those requirements.
When your network requirements evolve, you can migrate your Panorama management
server and Dedicated Log Collectors to a different
Panorama Model. Before
migrating, prepare your environment by scheduling a maintenance window,
exporting configuration backups (including XML configurations, Tech Support
Files, and the SD-WAN database), and ensuring both appliances operate in the
same system mode.
To ensure managed firewalls seamlessly reconnect to the new appliance without
manual re-onboarding, back up and restore the Secure Common Criteria (SC3)
certificates. Migration paths dictate how log data is handled. Migrating
from an M-500 to an M-700 appliance requires a two-phase approach using an
intermediate virtual appliance because of PAN-OS version
incompatibilities.
Transitioning to a different Panorama models requires you import the Panorama configuration from
the old Panorama to the new Panorama. Before you begin your
transition, ensure that the old and new Panorama are in the same
Panorama mode (Management Only or Panorama mode). See
Panorama Models for
more information about the Panorama modes.
This is required to successfully import the Panorama configuration to the new Panorama. For more
information on changing the Panorama mode, see the
M-Series appliances
and for Panorama virtual appliances
