Note:
This migration method is zero downtime. However, after performing this step of exporting the configuration, any future changes to the config will not be reflected in the new instance and will need to be made there. This includes any changes to users, groups, permissions and creation of new repositories.
- Perform a System Export with both content and metadata excluded. This will create a small export file which includes the skeleton of the repositories including all configuration, as well as access entities like users and permissions.
- Copy it to the Target Artifactory. ( rsync or scp can be used, or any other compatible copying method).