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[tonyktone]

Hi all,

I currently have a windows 2K File Server name "ABC".
Due to storage problem I puchased another Server.
The Server I purchased I also want to name "ABC" and move all files over thus removing the previous server off the network.

Are their any problems that I should be aware?

Thanks

 

[Davetoo]

Is the current server a DC or just a member server? If it's a DC, is it handling any other chores such as DHCP, DNS, etc?

If it's just a member server then you can just swap them out...the only issue you'll need to watch for is users permissions on the folders/files.

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[tonyktone]

Thank you.

No it's just acting as a File Server no other services running.

I did not think it was a big issue, but just wanted to make sure.
Yeah, I'll import the registry key for the file permission from the old server.

Thanks again.

 

[Seaspray0]

File permissions are stored with the file as access control lists (ACL). perform a backup of the files and restore them to the new PC to retain the ACL's.

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[Davetoo]

Yeah, you're good to go then. Follow Seaspray0's advice, that's the best way to do it. I've used the backup/restore method several times and it works like a charm.

I'm Certifiable, not certified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.