Prepare to install the NetApp Shift Toolkit for ONTAP storage
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Prepare to install the NetApp Shift Toolkit by ensuring your environment meets the prerequisites and selecting the appropriate installation package for your deployment scenario.
Before you begin
Verify that your environment meets the following requirements:
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Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025
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Dedicated virtual machine for the Shift Toolkit installation
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Network connectivity between source and target environments
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Virtual machine running on VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
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Install the Shift Toolkit on a dedicated VM to enable management of multiple source and target hypervisors from a single server. |
Select an installation package
The Shift Toolkit is available in two installation packages from NetApp Toolchest:
Online installer (~130 MB)
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Downloads and installs prerequisites from the internet during installation
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Requires internet connectivity during installation
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Smaller package size for faster download
Offline installer (~1.2 GB)
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Includes all prerequisites bundled within the package
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Supports installation on VMs without internet access
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No proxy configuration required
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Provides more control over the installation process
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Use the offline installer for air-gapped environments or when you need complete control over the installation process without external dependencies. |