Eric S <> wrote:
> Hi,
> please forgive me if i am in wrong place but is my first post.
> I have taken over a small not-for- profit group witn windows small
> business server 2003 premium which has only has max of five clients
> running at once. The hardware is over 5 years old and dying. Have
> managed to get complete new hardware (installing old - same version
> from orig disks) but would like some advice on best way to keep old
> settings. Is it possible to backup the users accounts (and) settings and
> restore them on the new machine? Acive directories are being used
> I know the applications printers etc will have to be reinstalled but
> is there a way to backup/restore them to the new machine? I have the
> applcatoins orig disks.
> Is there a way to create a log to find out what srevices are being
> used so I know what to reinstall? example - if sql server is
> installed and its settings, record on log domain name/controller - if
> being used?(I assume it is).
> I really need to whatwhat information I need to know so I can install
> sbs2003prem and then install the applications smoothly.
> Again, please forgive me if I am in wrong place as it is years since
> me IT degree and I am very rusty.
> Any help will be appreciated
> Thanking you
> regards
> Eric.
> ps delete the ".remove" to return email.
Hi therer - since you're using SBS, you should post in
microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs. I am setting up my reply to crosspost
there.
You have a couple of choices - you can either do a swing migration
(
www.sbsmigration.com) to the new hardware, which is the preferred method
(you do need to reinstall any third party software you require, on the new
server).
Otherwise, you could get image-based backup software that supports "hardware
independent restores" - try Acronis TrueImage Echo server (with the addon)
or StorageCraft. They are great products although they can be a little on
the pricey side for a nonprofit.
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