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Tape Backup Question

Hi,

We are currently using a tape-backup system with a Dell Server and Veitas Backup Software. The Dell Server is our file server and has shares and permissions.

We now have a new Dell PowerEdge Server, a new SDLT 600 gig tape backup system and newer version of Veritas Tape Backup software. I want to transfer our old file server to the new PowerEdge 2650. I want to keep the shares and permisions intact. Also, I want to partition the root drive.

How should I proceed to do all this?

Thanks for your input.
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The OS (Windows Server 2003) is pre-installed on it. Also, if I do use the software, I do have to create the partition with exactly the same drive letters?
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Just to note: my solution is free and leaves everything in place on the old server in the event something doesn't go right.  Further, the registry export will work between NT/2000/2003.
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My solution is free also and also leaves the original server intact.  

To answer your question, if we are just talking about shares accessed over the network and not some specific applications, then no, you don't have to make the partitions the same.  Across the network a "Software" share looks the same no matter what partition it resides on.
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Actually, Second Copy is NOT free.  It costs $29.95.  See http://www.centered.com/secondcopy/pricing.html
There is a free 30 demo, but that does not make the software free.
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leew,

    Yes, you are correct.  However for his 1 use, it effectively is a free demo.  He never said it would be used for anything other than this one transfer of data.