Re: Moving my server to new hardware.

Yours is abit of a different situation.
How much different is the mobo/processor from what you're using now?

You could simply try putting in the new motherboard/ processor if thats all your changing.

The other procedures are really only relative if you are moving to a new set of drives, re-install of OS etc.

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"RobK" <RobK@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:9A86C108-3CC3-4956-99AE-43E6884652B6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi,
I just reviewed the M & M's .pdf downloaded article, "How do I move my
server to new hardware-3/7/2006". It looks like this is exactly what I need.

My forthcoming job is not that complicated> I have an SBS2k3 (standard)
server that is running an old motherboard/cpu. All I want to do is swap out
the motherboard/cpu with a new set. Obviously the chip sets and associated
hardware will be different, but the hard drives/controller card will be the
same. The OS, data, and email will remain where they are on their respective
hard drives/partitions. I have several backups of all data, email, and
settings>just in case it goes bad.

It seems that everyone suggests that I use the "Swing Migration" materials
from Jeff Middleton, but I am strapped for cash and I do not have another
server to use for the temp box. I want to keep this as simple as possible. I
am experienced,but possibly not enough for Jeff's procedures???

This is my own personal server and I really have all the time I need to do
the job.

Is the procedure outlined in the article applicable for SBS2k3 w/SP1,
Exchange SP2, and all the other service packs/patches? Is there any
difference I should know about? Do I still reboot into the "Directory
Services Restore Mode" when told to?

Has anyone used this procedure and what was their results? I will post back
my own experience when I am finished.

Thank You,
Robert Kelly

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