[expert] server migration RH -> MDK

[Christopher Kolar]

I have an old server that is running RH and has been updated through 6.1.  I am thinking about having its life start anew using Mandrake 7.1 or CS 1.0 and would appreciate any thoughts or experiences that others have had managing such a migration.

The server is really performing three tasks:

• Running as a pop3 mail server.
• Running as a low-volume web server.
• Running primary DNS for a couple of domains.

Migration of the web server and DNS is pretty straightforward.  I was wondering if there are any issues to consider when migrating the user accounts?  I am assuming that if I copy of the /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, and groups data then the accounts will operate nicely under the new system.  I would appreciate knowing if I am overlooking anything.

Thanks in advance,

--chris