Re: New DFS Standalone 2008 Namespace / Migrate standalone 2003 se

Isaac,

Thanks for the quick reply. I do have a domain but right now my main
objective is to get the files off of failing hardware. So let me get this
straight..

Server A - Named FS01
Server B - Named FS1

I can start using the FSMT to copy everything right now without having dfs
and referrals setup? Then during maintenance window complete the finalize
phase of FSMT and setupt he referrals?

Thanks,

Chris

"Isaac Oben [MCITP,MCSE]" wrote:

Hello Chris,
Since you are using standalone dfs,use fsmt to migrate files from w2k3 to
w2k8 (at this time leave users to still have w2k3 for referal) , once
migration is complete, Configure new dfs namespace in w2k8 and start
pointing users for referral. ( You may want to do this during off hours so
that no new changes are made to fils/folder in the process)..Just curious do
you have a domain? because doamin based dfs is much better etc..

--
Isaac Oben [MCTIP:EA, MCSE]
"Chris Meehan" <ChrisMeehan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:C7988371-76AB-4D27-AAE7-F1E2ACC0E762@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm planning on replacing a server 2003 file server with local storage
with a
new clustered file server using SAN storage and a standalone DFS
Namespace. I
plan on using the FSMT 1.1 to keep the UNC paths working while i copy the
data and finally decomission the old server. I do have a question about
the
process.

Server A - Win 2003 file server that is currently being accessed daily
Server B - Win 2008 Ent with DFS installed but no namespace configured
yet.

At this point, what is the best route to take?

Can I configure my new namespace now without impacting any users? Then
rename the old server and use the FSMT / DFS to refer users and start the
copy at my convenience?

Or is the next step, rename the old server before I configure the new DFS
namespace and then start using the FSMT / DFS for referrals right away.


Thanks in advance.

Chris


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