replace server

[terry712]

i know there will be many ways to do this and afraid i'm a netware guy so can do that in my sleep - could do this as well but what is the preferred way.

ie in terms of transferring data. transferring rights etc. and have a backup script etc so that you can just give the rights a quick refresh if needed

 

[itsp1965]

Hi Terry this link might help;

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/interopmigration/prodtech/interop/netware/default.mspx

Regards

Terry

 

[terry712]

sorry you have misunderstood me
i would never migrate i am meaning say the scenario

ms server running 2003 and you want to replace the server with another one. what method do people do this in terms of data transfer and transfer of rights - no AD stuff or that - just in general.

 

[itsp1965]

Oh sorry about that. Depending on how many shares you got, you can simply use robocopy or scopy to transfer files and their security settings between servers (this solution won't copy shares though)
MS has the File Server Migration Tool which can be used to do all of the above including shares. Hope this helps.

 

[LWComputingMVP]

There are a variety of ways of doing this. itsp1965 has suggested two.

1. SCOPY (NT4 resource kit; preserves Security and ownership information (with the correct switches) - I've used this a number of times)
2. ROBOCOPY (Supplemental tools/resource kit/and I believe 2003 utility that, with the correct switches, preserve the security information.
3. XCOPY (with the appropriate switch can copy security information).
4. Backup Programs (most enterprise class backup security, including ArcServe, BackupExec, and the built in NTBackup).

Frankly, I would suggest to you that the best solution is a test of your DR plan. If you replace a server, then "transfer" the data through the same procedures you would use if the first server blew up. You'll have a proof of concept that your backup plans work and build confidence in yourself and your procedures should the worst happen.