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How do you copy file and folder permissions?
I have a Windows 2000 file server hosting the files and folders for a large department. We have purchased a new server for the department. I would like to use a tool to copy the file and folder permissions, but I'm not aware of one. The data on the 2000 file server will be backed-up using Veritas, then restored back to the new server after creating a similar structure. Microsoft domain with both DC's 2003. Looking for a Microsoft tool which could re-apply the file and folder permissions after restoring the files on the new server.
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robocopy
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
Not a free tool but secure copy is a great tool
http://www.scriptlogic.com/eng/products/securecopy/main.asp
I will not only copy file permissions but also copy your shares and share permissions. A great investment. We have used it for many years and it has been a great tool
Thanks
Mike
http://www.scriptlogic.com/eng/products/securecopy/main.asp
I will not only copy file permissions but also copy your shares and share permissions. A great investment. We have used it for many years and it has been a great tool
Thanks
Mike
Copy Files/Folders with permissions and ACL’s
***Command Line Tools***
Back in the days of NT4 we used to use SCOPY for copying permissions and ACL’s with 2000 that functionality was put into XCOPY
/X copies the audit settings (as /a in SCOPY)
/O copies ACL information (same as SCOPY)
/S copies subdirectories (same as SCOPY)
But Robocopy is a much better solution
To copy files and maintain they’re NTFS permissions and more importantly their ACL (Access Control List) information. You can use Robocopy (Stands for Robust Copy)
ALLREADY MENTIONED ABOVE!!!!!
This tool in available in the NT/2000/2003/XP resource kits and can also be downloaded here,
http://www.asia-links.com/biz/download/get.asp?productid=74&file=http://teknoweb.asia-links.com/download/robocopy.zip
Or direct from Microsoft (Full 2003 resource kit)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9D467A69-57FF-4AE7-96EE-B18C4790CFFD&displaylang=en
ROBOCOPY.exe usage and syntax
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
ROBOCOPY.exe (Win XP & .Net Resource Kit ) adds more functionality
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopyXP.html
0609 » A better way to replicate.
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBB/tip0600/rh0609.htm
5409 » How do I use Robocopy to copy ACLs without copying data?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBK/tip5400/rh5409.htm
Also see
XXCOPY http://www.xxcopy.com/index.html#contents
***GUI Tools***
Secure Copy
http://www.smallwonders.com/securecopy/secure_features.htm
***Command Line Tools***
Back in the days of NT4 we used to use SCOPY for copying permissions and ACL’s with 2000 that functionality was put into XCOPY
/X copies the audit settings (as /a in SCOPY)
/O copies ACL information (same as SCOPY)
/S copies subdirectories (same as SCOPY)
But Robocopy is a much better solution
To copy files and maintain they’re NTFS permissions and more importantly their ACL (Access Control List) information. You can use Robocopy (Stands for Robust Copy)
ALLREADY MENTIONED ABOVE!!!!!
This tool in available in the NT/2000/2003/XP resource kits and can also be downloaded here,
http://www.asia-links.com/biz/download/get.asp?productid=74&file=http://teknoweb.asia-links.com/download/robocopy.zip
Or direct from Microsoft (Full 2003 resource kit)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9D467A69-57FF-4AE7-96EE-B18C4790CFFD&displaylang=en
ROBOCOPY.exe usage and syntax
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopy.html
ROBOCOPY.exe (Win XP & .Net Resource Kit ) adds more functionality
http://www.ss64.com/nt/robocopyXP.html
0609 » A better way to replicate.
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBB/tip0600/rh0609.htm
5409 » How do I use Robocopy to copy ACLs without copying data?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBK/tip5400/rh5409.htm
Also see
XXCOPY http://www.xxcopy.com/index.html#contents
***GUI Tools***
Secure Copy
http://www.smallwonders.com/securecopy/secure_features.htm
Don't know what happened to Author. He is just thinking which tool to use :-)????
Microsoft relies on their tools (Robocopy.exe). It understands the file and folder structure and permissions too.
Microsoft relies on their tools (Robocopy.exe). It understands the file and folder structure and permissions too.
Two words:
Robocopy and Subinacl (Both Microsoft Utilities)
How to Use Robocopy to Copy Security Information Without Copying Any File Data
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323275
Robocopy.exe: Robust File Copy Utility
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/techref/en-us/Default.asp?url=/Resources/Documentation/windowsserv/2003/all/techref/en-us/robocopy.asp
Subinacl:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e8ba3e56-d8fe-4a91-93cf-ed6985e3927b&displaylang=en
Robocopy and Subinacl (Both Microsoft Utilities)
How to Use Robocopy to Copy Security Information Without Copying Any File Data
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323275
Robocopy.exe: Robust File Copy Utility
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/techref/en-us/Default.asp?url=/Resources/Documentation/windowsserv/2003/all/techref/en-us/robocopy.asp
Subinacl:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e8ba3e56-d8fe-4a91-93cf-ed6985e3927b&displaylang=en
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Thanks to all that contributed.
Scrotoup
Scrotoup
Thankx :-)
Well I assume that you don't want a full blown backup program. I did a quick check of snapfiles.com and fount the following URL that might be able to help you: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/accessenum.html
Generally snapfiles.com is the best place to go for this type of stuff.
Generally snapfiles.com is the best place to go for this type of stuff.
As an update to this, I used to RoboCopy and worked fine, but I am now using RichCopy and it has much more options, you can also consolidate multiple sources and have certain copy conditions.
Check in Advanced Options to enable copy NTFS rights and go as granular as you like.
A free Microsoft Utility:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.04.utilityspotlight.aspx?pr=blog
Check in Advanced Options to enable copy NTFS rights and go as granular as you like.
A free Microsoft Utility:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.04.utilityspotlight.aspx?pr=blog
Hi joski781,
Just wondering if the ACL and security permissions are working fine in Rich copy
regards
Chandru
Just wondering if the ACL and security permissions are working fine in Rich copy
regards
Chandru
http://www.microsoft.com/Resources/Documentation/windowsserv/2003/all/techref/en-us/robocopy.asp
Thankx
SystmProg