how to retain permissions when moving folders to new server

[benzguy777]

I have to move all my DATA (files, users accounts, etc.) to a NEW server. Is this possible with retaining all the user acounts, file/folder permissions? Or do I have to configure all the user accounts, each folders permissions, etc. on the new Server again.

My old and New server will have exactly the same OS (Windows 2000 Server SP3) The only difference will be the NEW SCSI Hard Drives.

I hope this can be done or I have to setup "each" and every folder with all the accounts.


Thanks!

 

[trimelater]

NTFS NTFS NTFS

Trimelater

 

[benzguy777]

I am using NTFS. You mean to say I just move all the folders in Explorer and all the user accounts and folder permissions will just be copied?

I don't think so.

 

[JCDugas]

Check out XCOPY!

Type "XCOPY /?" @ a command prompt.

/O Copies file ownership and ACL information.
/X Copies file audit settings (implies /O).

 

[OzDog]

Can't remember if moving to new server will retain permissions (it's been a while). Check it out with a small subtree. If it doesn't, use robocopy from the NT resource kit.

Robocopy has the ability to retry if files are in use etc, and also does all security etc. There is also an option to move files instead of copying them. Cheers,
Sam

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