Re: Move SBS 2003 from one server to a new server

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From: Stu (Stu_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/13/04


Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:09:02 -0700

Hi Marina,

Is there an easy way to do this if I'm doing a total server replacement and
not saving the disks as the article outlines? Maybe just restore a backup
from the old machine and then make adjustments for the hardware? Thanks!

Stu

"Marina Roos [SBS-MVP]" wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> Have a look here:
>
> Smallbizserver.Net > SBS 2003 > Server issues > How do I move my server to
> new hardware:
> http://www.smallbizserver.net/Default.aspx?tabid=99
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Marina
> Microsoft SBS-MVP
>
> "John Fredette" <John@Fredette-it.com> schreef in bericht
> news:u$fOGDwiEHA.3920@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > I did an upgrade of NT 4.0 to SBS 2003. Actually I built SBS 2003 on a new
> > (temporary) server and migrated the files.etc. from NT to the new server
> and
> > then took NT 4.0 server out of the network.
> >
> > I would now like to use a new permanent server (and remove the temp server
> > entirely) ... what is the best way to migrate one SBS 2003 to another new
> > server?
> >
> > --
> > John Fredette
> > Fredette Systems & IT Consulting
> > (760) 758-1973
> > (760) 630-9592 fax
> > John@fredette-it.com
> > www.fredette-it.com
> >
> >
>
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