Setting the recommended DCOM settings

You should configure the DCOM settings so that the migrator runs under the identity of the user who launched it. In addition, you should configure the DCOM settings to allow members of the local administrator's group and the SYSTEM group to perform the following:

To apply the recommended DCOM settings

  1. Start the application dcomcnfg.exe.

  2. Search for NBUMigrator under,Component Services> Computers> My Computer > DCOM Config.

  3. Right-click NBUMigrator and select Properties.

  4. Select the Securities tab.

  5. In the Launch and Activation Permissions field, select the Customize option and then click Edit.

  6. From the Launch Permission dialog box make sure that only the following groups are in the Group or user names field:

    • Local administrator's group

    • SYSTEM group

    In the Permissions for SYSTEM field, ensure that both groups are given full permissions and click OK.

  7. On the Securities tab, select the Customize option in the Access Permissions field, then click Edit.

  8. From the Access Permission dialog box make sure that only the following groups are in the Group or user names field:

    • Local administrator's group

    • SYSTEM group

    In the Permissions field, ensure that both groups are given full permissions and click OK.

  9. Select the Identity tab.

  10. Select The launching user option.

  11. Click OK. The DCOM configurations settings have been applied.