Re: Xcopy between win2000 and win2003 servers
From: Peter (bscinc_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/26/04
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:23:43 -0400
try robocopy or FSMT
"Gene" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am copying data from a 2000 server, soon to be retired,
> to a 2003 server. An associate has a concern regarding
> compatibility since config.msi, Recycler and System Volume
> Information will be copied to the new machine. I don't see
> this as an issue. Any experience with this?
>
> I would prefer to use xcopy /o /x to maintain ACL's and
> other security info. Using these two switches disallows
> the use of the /z switch so if a system goes offline, the
> xcopy can not be restarted without starting from scratch.
> That's the down side of xcopy.
>
> Another thought is to backup the old drive and restore to
> the new. Not altogether a bad idea considering we're only
> talking about 14.5G. Is there a downside to this approach?
>
> I appreciate your thoughts!
>
> Thanks,
> Gene
>
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