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The best way to import from NMIS8 to NMIS9 is to create a CSV file and then copy it to NMIS9 Administration GUI ==> Add node
From your NMIS8
/usr/local/nmis8/admin
sudo ./export_nodes.pl nodes=/tmp/node_export_location2.csv
https://community.opmantek.com/display/opCommon/Importing+Nodes+with+Admin+GUI
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