In this article, we will explore the usage of the New-AzMigrateServerReplication cmdlet in PowerShell, specifically in the Windows environment. This cmdlet is a powerful tool that allows system administrators to replicate servers in an efficient and controlled manner. By understanding and utilizing this cmdlet, administrators can ensure smooth server migrations and minimize downtime.

Examples:

1. To begin, let's first install the required module for using the New-AzMigrateServerReplication cmdlet. Open a PowerShell session with administrative privileges and run the following command:

   Install-Module -Name Az.Migrate

   This will install the Azure Migrate module, which includes the necessary cmdlets for server replication.

2. Once the module is installed, we can use the New-AzMigrateServerReplication cmdlet to initiate the replication process. Here is an example command:

   New-AzMigrateServerReplication -SourceServerName "SourceServer" -TargetServerName "TargetServer" -ReplicationType "AzureToAzure" -ReplicationConfigurationPath "C:\ReplicationConfig.json"

   In this example, we specify the source server name, target server name, replication type (in this case, Azure to Azure), and the path to the replication configuration file. The configuration file contains details such as replication settings, network mappings, and storage account information.

3. Monitoring the replication progress is crucial to ensure the success of the migration. The Get-AzMigrateServerReplicationProgress cmdlet can be used to retrieve the replication progress. Here is an example command:

   Get-AzMigrateServerReplicationProgress -SourceServerName "SourceServer" -TargetServerName "TargetServer"

   This command will provide detailed information about the replication progress, including the current status, percentage completed, and estimated time remaining.