For In-Place and Import processes, the Import Index file does not have to be saved in a specific location. Save the file to a location accessible by the user who will perform the DIP process. Ensure the user who is performing the DIP process knows the following:
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The name of the foreign Disk Group
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The platter path location from the Import Index file
Before the Import Index file can be processed the user will be required to specify the above information, unless the Import Index file already contains this information and can run silently, without further interaction.
It is considered best practice to configure In-Place processes to run silently. For more information, see Configuring an In-Place DIP Process to Run Silently.