Migrate from Aerohive Classic to ExtremeCloud IQ (formerly HiveManager NG)

If you're reading this you're probably searching for any guidance on accomplishing the task of migrating your Aerohive Wi-Fi system from Classic to the new HiveManager NG platform.  It's worth noting that Extreme Networks has rebranded HiveManager to ExtremeCloud IQ or XIQ for short.  It's the same platform, just with a new name.  Classic end of sale has been announced: March 31, 2020.  It will continue to function after this date, just no new sales.

End of sale information can be found here:  https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/end-of-sale-and-end-of-support-products/

There isn't an easy button to migrate to XIQ.  The software platforms are not A to B so the Network Policy needs to be rebuilt from scratch.  You can migrate your maps, drawn walls, hostnames, static IPs, and AP locations fairly easily.  There's a YouTube video that covers the Classic Cloud to the new Cloud.  There's a written VHM Migration Guide to aid you in the process.

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvEUEPhkVY

Doc covering all migration combinations:  http://docs.aerohive.com/330000/docs/help/english/ng/Content/reference/guides/mig-vhm-migration.htm
^^^If the Doc link is ever broken, click on the ? icon in XIQ's interface and search for VHM Migration Guide.

Deployment Options:

• Public Cloud in AWS (Most common)
• Extreme also has many retail customers in Google and has recently announced Azure regional datacenter
• Private Cloud in AWS, Google, Azure, or in your own datacenter
• Local Cloud on-prem (VMWare Virtual Machine)

If you still need assistance, reach out to your Extreme sales team for guidance.

Licensing:  If you're current on your Classic Cloud subscription you can simply copy your license keys into ExtremeCloud IQ.  If you are on-prem you'll need to reach out to your Extreme sales rep to get new keys.

Caveats to consider when migrating:

• BR200W routers are compatible but the wireless radios turn off.
• Cloud Virtual Gateway (CVG) is not compatible.  Virtual Gateway Virtual Appliance (VGVA) is the replacement. You can also terminate an XR600P for smaller deployments. 
• Make sure your devices are on the compatible list.  Accurate as of the date of this post (click image to enlarge)

I hope this helps you on your journey to better Wi-Fi.

-Mike