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3. Make sure the option “Load Database on Activation” is selected. Deselect this option only if
directed by Avid support.
4. Click Activate.
The database is activated and loaded. The database name is displayed in the Databases list
and users can connect to the database. If the option “Load Database on Activation” is
selected, the database is automatically unlocked.
Migrating a Database
You usually need to perform a database migration under the following circumstances:
When you want to remove all users and group-related data from a database. This allows you
to start with new users and groups and maintain the metadata and the data inside the
database.
When you are troubleshooting a problem with customer support. For example, customer
support might ask you to provide a copy of your database.
If you changed the Central Configuration Server (CCS) for a database without first moving
the _InternalData folder. If a database needs to be migrated, the State reads “Database
Requires Migration.