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MGN Agent-based vs Agentless

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by wpadmin

Agent-based vs Agentless: Key Differences

FeatureAgent-based MigrationAgentless Migration
Agent InstallationRequired on each source machineNo agent installation
Replication MethodBlock-level replication with detailed data transferUses a connector to replicate data
Best forPhysical servers, VM-based environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)Large VMware environments or where agent installation is impractical
Setup ComplexityMore setup due to agent installationSimpler setup (no agent installation)
Control & GranularityHigh control over replication, detailed loggingLess granular control but fast discovery and replication
Supported EnvironmentsPhysical, VMware, Hyper-V, CloudPrimarily VMware environments
Use CaseMigrate diverse workloads including bare-metal serversMigrate virtualized environments quickly with minimal configuration

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