It is possible to copy the results of migration jobs from log files to other applications. This can be beneficial if you want to keep track of copy or incremental information outside of Content Matrix, or want to manipulate the information for reporting or retention purposes. The log information is copied as text, to the clipboard, and can then be pasted within any other application that allows text pasting. For example, if a copy action was made, the logging can be copied into a Word file, or into an Excel spreadsheet, then saved.
NOTE: Only the end results of the total action will be copied.
To copy the logging for a job list:
1.Select a job from the Job List.
2.Right-click, and choose Copy selected job to clipboard (alternately Ctrl+C can be used).
3.Open the desired target program (for example: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Notepad, etc), then paste the content into the application (Ctrl+V, or the paste command in the application itself).
NOTE: The logging for each action within the list must be copied separately.
To copy the logging for job items:
·Select the desired job list or job item(s) that the logging is to be copied from, and open the job list to access the Log Viewer.
·Select any job items that are to be copied. Single or multiple items can be selected in the Log Viewer. In order to copy the logging for the entire job, all job items in the Log Viewer must be selected.
·When all of the desired items are selected, right-click on one of them, and select Copy Log Items to Clipboard, and select to either copy them with, or without details. The Details are a set of extra columns that are added to the logging. These columns are typically: Details, SourceContent, and TargetContent. These columns do not always contain extra information. The default copy option (Ctrl+C) is to copy the logging without the Details.
You can generate a zip file of data associated with a single migration job to help Quest Support facilitate troubleshooting.
The high-level data collected in the zip file includes:
·Application Settings files.
·Product information (product version, license, etc.).
·Information about the job (what action settings were set, the job log, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Sensitive Information
Please review the contents of the zip file before sending it to Support. While this feature attempts to only collect non-sensitive data, no guarantees can be made - it is up to you to ensure that any files in the zip folder are stripped of any confidential data. Regardless, Quest assures that the contents of the zip file will only be used for troubleshooting the associated support ticket. For added security, Content Matrix removes the encrypted password and token information from the file.
NOTE: Because passwords are removed, if you try to import a job from a Support zip file and there is no active connection to both the source and target, the import will fail. It is recommended that you create xml jobs using Export to Xml functionality instead of using the xml file generated by the Create Support Zip File operation. Refer to the Knowledge Base article While Importing a Job from a Support Zip File, the error Could not load data: A password is required is generated (4369247) (quest.com) for details.
To create a Support zip file:
1.In the Job List, select the job for which the zip file is to be generated.
2.Use one of the following options:
·In the main ribbon, click the Help tab, then Create Support Zip File.
·Right-click and choose Create Support Zip File.
3.Save the file to the desired location using the desired file name.
4.If you wish to review the zip file for sensitive information, click Yes to open the zip file. Once you are satisfied with the contents of the zip file, it can be sent to Quest Support to aid in troubleshooting.
Content Matrix can generate PowerShell scripts to be used to migrate SharePoint content through the PowerShell command window. You can also use PowerShell to perform other actions, including:
·triggering a job in the Content Matrix Console to run
The Content Matrix PowerShell Console shortcut is added to the same Start Menu folder location where the to Content Matrix Consoles are placed after installation. The same PowerShell console can be used for any edition, as long as the edition-specific snap-ins are used. You can also use a standard PowerShell console or PowerShell ISE.
Content Matrix can generate PowerShell script for you, for any migration action that is available through it. The below cmdlets are used in the generated PowerShell script, but can also be used to write your own script, should you desire to do so. For more information on each cmdlet, simply type get-help [cmdlet]. For example, if you want more information on Copy-MLSharePointList cmdlet you would enter get-help Copy-MLSharePointList, followed by the Enter (return) key.
Below is a list of the available cmdlets (and their parameters), broken up into the available commands for each snap-in.
