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Migrating Windows 2000 server to new hardware

I have a windows 2000 server and I have just purchased new hardware and need to move it over.  Can anyone suggest the best way to move it over to the new hardware?  I read about installing the new hardware with the same OS then restoring a full backup from the older server.  Is this the best way to move it over?
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That's the exact same procedures we've used on over 160 servers...works fine (just don't restore the registry items - our backup software included this option).
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IF i don't restore the registry then how do i run the programs?
here is a more detailed description  http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/pid/96/fid/4907
This might also be of value if you have Active Directory.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;263532&Product=win2000
What services does the server have.

With Exchange, I would just use EXMERGE to create backup psts of you users mailboxes and then create a new machine.  Migrate the mailboxes to the new machine.

If it is just a DC, create it and then allow for replication

If it is just a file server - Set up the server the way you want, copy over everyones files and set permissions as needed.  Bring down the old server and rename the new one. Or do as what was suggested with the backup.
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It is running Terminal Services too.  I thought it would be easier just to move it to new hardware then to install and configure the OS again.
That would be easier.  You can still use the TS licenses you had before.  
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sirbounty since you have done 160 of these how long would you say that this process should take?
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