Manual Migration

This guide provides instructions for performing a manual migration from MSR 2.9 or 3.1 to MSR 4. Manual migration is recommended for small environments or limited migration scopes because it transfers repository data only. Permissions and policies are not included. Manual migration is easy to implement and does not require additional tools.

Use this guide if you need to preserve your existing registry content and organizational layout while maintaining full control over each migration step.

Before proceeding, review the following topics:

• MSR 4 Key Changes for changes in MSR 4 behavior.

• Removed features especially if you use Swarm, custom image signing, or repository permissions.

If you have any questions, contact support for further guidance.

Manual Migration Contents

Step	Description
Manual Migration Prerequisites	Lists the technical requirements needed to run the manual migration successfully.
Perform Migration	Outlines how to run the manual migration to export repository data from the source MSR and import it into the MSR 4 deployment.
Post-Migration Configuration	Provides guidance on updating pipelines, credentials, and access controls for the new MSR system.