Doors.NET to Borealis Database Conversion Procedure

Doors.NET to Borealis Database Conversion Procedure

1.0 Introduction

Keri Systems White Glove Conversion procedure will handle the complete conversion of your Doors.NET database to Borealis.



The White Glove Conversion procedure will be completed entirely by Keri Systems conversion experts so you will not have to worry about a thing. The conversion will copy across cardholders, credentials (including multiple credentials), controllers and door settings, time schedules and holidays. In addition, v6.0.0.0 also supports the importing of access group names and access rights assignment to cardholders).

Keri Systems will pre-configure your Borealis conversion – this will include pre-checks and configuring your system & sites. Keri Systems will also configure operators and claim communication hubs on your behalf. We will then complete the conversion and move your existing data to your new Borealis cloud solution.


Notes
Important Notes:
- Importing access group/access rights information is not supported if any cardholders in the Doors.NET system has more than one access group assigned.
- The Doors.NET to Borealis conversion supports NXT, NXT-MSC, PXL-500 and Mercury EP and LP controller types plus Mercury downstream door and I/O modules (SDMs, DDMs, ICMs and OCMs). Entraguard controllers and Mercury MP modules will be included in a future release.
- If you are importing Keri NXT controllers, all controllers must be programmed with an IP address and if the controllers were manually added to Doors.NET they must also have the correct MAC address.
- Once the conversion is completed, NXT-MSC controllers will require a memory reset. Standard Keri NXT controllers will also require a Basic reset. Controller resets are performed from the controller screen in Borealis.
- Following the successful conversion, the controllers will not be fully functional until your Borealis cloud subscription payment has been processed.
- If your system uses Dual Verification/Card + PIN, PINS will not be included if there are duplicate PINs in Doors.NET. The conversion tool will only import unique PINs.


2.0 Why Move Your Access Control System to the Cloud?

  • No Software Required
  • Browser-Based
  • Remotely Accessible
  • Mobile & Tablet Ready
  • All-in-one dashboard
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Hosted In The Cloud
  • Eliminate Local Servers
  • Automatic Disaster Recovery and Backups Built-in
  • Infinitely Scalable Solution


3.0 Pre-Configuration Requirements

  1. Register a new Borealis account.
  2. Create a new system  - (You will need to contact Keri Systems for this step).
  3. Create a new site.
  4. Add a hub to the site  - When you add a new hub, ensure the site has the correct controller type that is currently being used in the existing Doors.NET system (Keri NXT, NXT-MSC and Mercury or PXL controllers).
  5. Doors.NET Software  - Should be updated to the most current version and all controllers should be updated to the latest firmware version (included with Doors.NET). 


4.0 Using Multiple Hubs

The conversion tool supports the use of multiple hubs. Multiple hubs are used in the following circumstances:
  1. If controllers are located in different geographical time zones.
  2. If controllers are on different subnets.
  3. If you are using a mixture of different controller types.
  4. If you have more than 32 doors on your site.               


5.0 Contact Keri Systems for Further Information

- Request further information via the White Glove Conversion Inquiry Form. Enter your e-mail address and additional information will be sent to you.






               
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