I wouldn't do that with a server...
http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=NewHardware.TXT
His approach will work just fine.
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Correa, Andre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 6:53 PM
>To: NT System Admin Issues
>Subject: RE: Easiest way to move everything to new server
>
>
>Use Ghost. I think it would be the fastest method.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Dewar Charles R [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 4:07 PM
>To: NT System Admin Issues
>Subject: Easiest way to move everything to new server
>
>I have one W2K Server that I want to move everything lock,
>stock, and barrel
>to a new one -- all data, shares, and file permissions. What
>is the best
>way?
>
>My ideas:
>
>1) Backup server with Backup Exec and restore to new server.
>2) Copy data files and then import registry key
>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Shares
> ala http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q125/9/96.asp
>
>Your ideas?
>
>Charles R. Dewar
>Systems Administrator
>North Hills Hospital
>Phone: 817.255.1777
>Toll-free Fax: 866.947.3756
>
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